Winder Technician

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

BUSINESS UNIT: Shafts

CLOSING DATE: 16.12.2025

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To ensure that the winders in operation are safe, reliable, and available for production at all times by providing electrical/electronic support to all the shaft winder engineering personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4 Certificate is essential

• N4 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 5) is essential

• Impala Winder Module would be advantageous

• PLC Training is considered essential

• Impala HT Modules would be advantageous

• Drive/control system fundamentals is considered advantageous

• Minimum of 5 years winder artisan experience, electrical and electronic control systems

• Experience in: ABB SYSTEMS, PLC logic and control fault finding, Hydraulic systems, DC motors and AC Motors, Electrical Distribution and Networking and communication are essential, Valid Red ticket or medically fit to obtain one is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• Setting up and maintaining speed distance protection devices i.e., Lillys controllers essential

• Day to day legal required activities on winders essential

• Maintaining safety device of a winder essential

• Winder brake systems and control thereof essential

• Winder code of practices and procedures essential

• Operation of DC and AC drives essential

• Dynamic brake testing of winders essential

• Winder automation knowledge essential

• SAP knowledge would be advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure the winder control systems are optimized, under control, safe and reliable at all times.

• Ensure prompt response to winder problems to avoid production delays and possible anxiety provoking situations.

• Ensure that all machinery record books are updated on a regular basis.

• Conduct daily over-inspections in different areas to ensure safety compliance.

• Ensure that software back-up is done, and drawings are up to date to improve efficiency and minimize delays.

• Coach the engineering shaft personnel on the associated winder system to improve personnel performance.

• Identify redundant equipment in order to enhance sustainability of the winders.

IMPORTANT: Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

IMPORTANT: Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that Impala will keep the record of your personal information confidential.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line leader's approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks