Overview
Instrumentation Technician Jobs in East London, South Africa at Nestlé
Location:
Nestlé East London Factory
Qualification:
Tertiary qualification in Instrumentation. Trade certificate in Instrumentation (Red Seal) is mandatory.
N6/S4 in Instrumentation, Digital Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in instrumentation, preferably in an FMCG environment.
Closing date: 11 June 2025
Position Summary
As an Instrumentation Technician, you will work to improve machinery and asset performance, reporting daily to the Automation Engineer.
The factory is actively implementing continuous improvement and TPM processes, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly.
Your responsibilities include calibration and maintenance of onsite instrumentation to ensure compliance with food safety standards, attending to faults and breakdowns, and calibrating equipment such as Metal Detectors and X-ray machines.
What will make you successful
At least 3 years of instrumentation experience
Tertiary qualification in Instrumentation;
Trade certificate (Red Seal) mandatory
N6/S4 in Instrumentation, Digital Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
Ability to read engineering drawings
Effective communication skills with various stakeholders
Sense of urgency with a commitment to safety and quality
Experience with hazardous area ratings and installations
Knowledge of control systems, data interfaces, and communication protocols
Familiarity with process control PLC systems; experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is an advantage
Leadership skills, including facilitating team meetings and mentoring production staff on instrumentation
Good interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Long Description
Proactive approach to prevent breakdowns and continuously improve equipment performance
Carrying out planned maintenance on plant equipment
Installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment
Attending to instrumentation faults and breakdowns
Calibrating CCP equipment and instrumentation such as Metal Detectors and X-ray machines
Maintaining date coding equipment
Faultfinding and programming on instrumentation, PLCs, and VSDs
Ensuring machine availability to meet production targets
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Title: Instrumentation Technician
Company: Nestlé
Location: East London, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Tech, Automation Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic)
