Description:
- General Summary: The position calls for a technician to install, repair and service all commercial and industrial laundry- and catering equipment distributed by the company of Companies.
Product range and brands: Machinery/ equipment include, but not limited to, industrial washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing equipment and a range of industrial catering equipment such as ovens, fryers, cookers, fridges/freezers etc. We represent top international brands such as Speed Queen, Girbau, Tullis, Ipso and Fagor.Core Function:
- Install and provide operating training on industrial laundry-and catering equipment.
Responsibilities:
With respect to Installations a technician is required to:
Secure the machine to the floor- in some cases concrete work is required Connect the machine electrically to-220 volt and 380 Volt. (mostly 380V) 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. 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, job and time sheets.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 as well as the ability to program and operate microprocessors which are fitted to the majority of the machines. These have diagnostics capabilities 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 which are required to repair the machine. To identify when bearings need replacement. (More of a 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 it will be an added advantage as about 5-10% of the supplied equipment in the field uses gas and/or steam as a heating source.With respect to Servicing of the equipment the technician is required:
15 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za