Industrial Field Technician

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Port Elizabeth
  • Applications have closed

SFG Engineering

The position calls for a technician to install, repair and service all industrial Catering equipment distributed by our Company.

Product range and brands:

Equipment/Machinery include but is not limited to industrial washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing equipment and a range of industrial catering equipment – Ovens, Fryers, Cookers, Fridges/Freezers etc.

We represent top international brands such as GIBAU, TULLIS, LACO, IPSO and FAGOR.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

  • Install and provide operating training on industrial laundry and catering equipment.
  • Prepare quotations and repair industrial laundry and catering equipment.
  • Carry out routine maintenance on industrial laundry and catering equipment.

DETAILS OF FUNCTION:

1) With respect to Installations a technician is required to:

  • Secure the equipment/machinery to the floor – in some cases concrete work is required. Connect the machine electrically to – 230 Volt and 400 Volt. (Mostly 400V) Connect the machine to the water supply – Basic plumbing required.
  • Connect the machine to the main drain system – Basic plumbing required.
  • Connect the machine to air ventilation system or to provide an exhaust solution.
  • Connect the machine to gas or steam supply (rarely).
  • Program and setting of machines according to customers’ needs and provide training on the operation and maintenance of the machine.
  • Complete all relevant paperwork i.e. invoice and job sheets.

2) With respect to repairs on equipment the technician is required:

  • To identify electrical/electronic faults through a process of fault finding. The ability to read wiring diagrams is therefore essential and most of the equipment’s circuitry is basic. Most of the machines are also fitted with diagnostic micro-processors which give error alarms and normally assist with the fault-finding process.
  • To replace faulty electrical/electronic components/parts once the problem/s has been identified. Parts such as motors, timers, micro-processors, inlet valves, drain valves, door switches, micro-switches, contactors, elements and transformers are examples of parts which fail on industrial laundry equipment.
  • To quote on repairs i.e. labour and parts involved or required to repair equipment/machinery.
  • To identify when bearings need replacement. (Mechanical requirement)
  • To replace bearings when needed. This area requires extensive training. (Mechanical requirement)
  • To repair gas and steam heated equipment. This is not essential but will be an added advantage – only about 5-10% of equipment in the field uses gas and/or steam as a heating source.

3) With respect to servicing of the equipment the technician is required:

  • To give the machine a general clean.
  • To inspection and test components and parts for correct operation.
  • To test all safety devices on the machine.
  • To give a complete report on the condition of the machine and provide a recommendation for corrective action if required.

REPORTING: Reports directly to the service controller and Regional Director