DC Technician
Truworths
Date: 1 day ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
We are seeking a self-managed, reliable, and functional Millwright to join our high-performance maintenance team in a highly automated distribution center. The ideal candidate will be multi-skilled, capable of working independently across a variety of systems, and have strong experience in technical support, preventive maintenance, and automation systems. You will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency through planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for automated and semi-automated systems
- Execute planned maintenance according to schedules
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime
- Perform mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs
- Assist in equipment upgrades, small-scale technical projects, and installations
- Maintain and control technical spares stock
- Complete maintenance documentation, job cards, and shift reports accurately
- Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee the maintenance of forklifts
Minor building maintenance task with a good understanding of preventative maintenance systems
PLC debugging and fault finding experience would be preferable.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to DC
- Carry out planned Maintenance routine
- Maintain structured records ( worked carried out, contractors work, permits)
- Work on a three quote system
- Management of all incident reports
- Feed Back on breakdowns
- Overtime support when needed
- Control of stock and critical spares
- Adhere to all safe working procedures
- Housekeeping 5 S
- Perform inspection of various H&S required registers
Qualifications and Experience
- +7 Years technical and maintenance experience
- Millwright trade certificate
- Preferably an “N” technical qualification
- PLC programing awareness and problem solving ( Siemens and Allen Bradley)
- Proven experience with conveyors, shuttle systems, sorters, and industrial machinery
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and manuals
- Computer literate
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work overtime during the week (19:00) and possibly weekends (Sat 08:00 to 16:00)
Competencies
- Action orientated
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and hands-on approach
- Excellent communication and team collaboration
- High level of initiative and accountability
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
- Technically curious and willing to learn and adapt
- Analytical
- Focused on continuous improvements
- Innovative
- High work ethic and take pride in work
- Logical thinker
- Experienced and mature
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