takealot Copy of Automation Technician Careers Jobs 2022 Description

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Automation Technician to join our team at the Johannesburg Warehouse.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Site and Services Manager.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Ensure that all equipment is operating in design specification parameters to eliminate down time effective implementation and execution of the equipment preventative maintenance system to.
• Ensure maximum line efficiency, throughput rate, maximise up time and effectively manage critical spares as required for the DC to actively ensure correct spares holding and minimise cost and downtime.
• Effective planning, including timeous spares procurement for planned repairs and breakdown repairs.
• Best maintenance practices for both the engineering & operational running of lines, including the training and transfer of skills.
• Support implementation of projects, active execution and support of continuous improvement projects to support the warehouse drive to improve quality, throughput whilst minimising cost.
• Execution of and contribution to the safety system.
• Execution of and adherence to all safety requirements, inspection and repairs as and when required
• Manage and execute maintenance in line with the planned maintenance schedule.
• Perform routine diagnostic on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
• Be able to troubleshoot issues and determine the source of the problem i.e. mechanical, electrical or from the system controlling the process etc.
• Effective communication with key service providers locally and internationally (Knapp Hotline)
• Asset management & Tracking i.e. Tools, Spares etc.

Attributes required:

• Must be hands on and have a preventative mindset
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Strong organizational & prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
• Be able to work in a pressured environment.
• Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently.
• Be willing to go the extra mile

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, Maths & Science
• At least 3 or more years of related work and knowledge
• Electronics technician / Electrician light current / Millwright Red Seal (N3 upwards)
• Preferable wiremans license and experience of OHS systems.
• PLC, networking, industrial PC and or communication systems experience.
• Pneumatics, Basic hydraulics, basic mechanics
• Working experience on conveyor systems will be advantageous.
• Preventative maintenance environment. At least 3 or more years of related work and knowledge

 The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

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