Automation Group Leader (shifts), East London

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


We are seeking a Shift Automation Group Leader for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.



Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

  • N6 Technical qualification essential and T3/S4 B. Tech preferrable
  • 5+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in electronic / instrumentation field within automotive environment
  • Extensive working knowledge of PLC programming xe2x80x93 Siemens S5/S7, Festo & Omron
  • Robotic experience of Kuka; ABB
  • Fault finding and press machinery repair and maintenance
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processing and quality system / fault finding and press maintenance
  • Must be prepared to work shifts (rotating 3 shift system: morning, afternoon, night)
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
  • Responsible for the day-to-day administration and coordinating functions within the Automation department.
  • Responsible for all Instrumentation Technicians & all maintenance and preventative maintenance.
  • Monitor and analyze downtime and put corrective action in place.
  • To support subordinates in break downs.
  • Plan and see that projects stay on target.
  • Repair and maintain press/assembly machinery to ensure customer and quality standards are met
  • Fault finding and preventative maintenance as per schedule / according to job cards
  • Compile feedback on time sheets to ensure accurate repair data
  • Ensure that company procedures, works instructions and quality systems are adhered to
  • Participate actively in the departmental M2S as per company requirement.
Salary: R40 000.00 xe2x80x93 R48 000.00 per month + benefits (Medical, 13th, Pension)

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to janineh@sheldon.co.za with xe2x80x9cAutomation Group Leaderxe2x80x9d in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful


For more information please contact:
Janine Hulme

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1271556
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned