Artisan (Instrumentation Mechanician)

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  • Lion Smelter
  • Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Artisan (Instrumentation Mechanician)
Job ID LIOHR418 - Artisan (Instrumentation Mechanician) Closing date 16/05/2026 Last Updated 29/04/2026

Artisan (Instrumentation Mechanician) – Band 5I

Internal/External Advertisement

Lion Smelter

Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR418

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12
  • Full N2 certificate with relevant trade theory
  • Instrumentation trade certificate
  • Completed POE for Section 26D trade certificate

 

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • At least one year post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment
  • Siemens S7 PLC and Wincc experience
  • Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality awareness
  • Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
  • SAP and Coupa knowledge will be advantageous
  • Able to work under pressure, adaptable, attention to detail

 

JOB OBJECTIVES

In this role you will be reporting to the Artisan Coordinator for the following:

  • Installation of field instrumentation
  • Routine Maintenance of field instrumentation
  • Fault finding on field instrumentation
  • Calibration of field instrumentation
  • Commissioning and de-commissioning of field instrumentation
  • Basic PLC Hardware Maintenance
  • The employee will always adhere to the Company rules, standing instructions, policies and procedures.
  • Maintain plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards
  • Planned maintenance, schedules, and shutdowns 
  • Overtime will be worked when so required
  • Acting in higher position when so required
Standby duties to be performed