Scales Technician - Hammarsdale at Rainbow Chicken

Role Purpose:

• We at Rainbow Chicken are in search for a Scale Technician to join our Engineering division. The Scale Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of computer weight grading system and use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve technical issues at the root cause. This incumbent will be responsible for maintenance of all electronic mass meters at the Processing Plant P2 - Hammarsdale. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification N5 - Electronics
• Trade tested as Scale Mechanic / Technician.
• National Diploma in light current is  advantageous.
• Accreditation with SABS as a Verification Officer or be operating as an acting Verification Officer.
• Knowledge of SANS 10378 and SABS 1649
• Qualified to conduct internal audits according to SANS 10378
• Knowledge of the Trade Metrology Act and Regulations.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, A+ would be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of PLC’s and variable speed drives.
• Knowledge of:  Teroka DPS 3600 price labeling scales, Chickway weighing systems, Marel / Scanvaegt grading systems, multi-head weighers, Intermec printers, Pneumatics, Videojet ink jet

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 -5 years of experience in similar role (post trade test)
• Experience in poultry industry advantageous

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Computer literacy
• Weighing Systems and Scales
• Working knowledge of PLC’s, sensors, VLT’s etc

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintenance of all electronic mass meters at the Processing Plant.
• Maintaining and repairing the Chick way computer weight grading systems.
• Adhere to compliance requirements of weighing equipment.
• Maintaining and repairing of shop floor systems.
• Update software and programming of electronic equipment.
• Maintenance on instrumentation and PLC equipment.
• Programming of PLC’s.
• Liaison with customers regarding sourcing of equipment and quotations.
• Staying abreast of new developments in field.
• Calibration of critical equipment and compliance
• Develop and maintain operation of SCADA system for monitoring plant parameters.
• Take leading role in scales equipment and provide guidelines to all scales personnel.
• Assist on complex troubled shooting techniques in the department.
• Maintaining the 10378 SANAS accreditation system.