Question 1

What does an Industrial automation maintenance technician do?

Accepted Answer

An industrial automation maintenance technician installs, adjusts and maintains automated installations and systems. You configure installations, diagnose faults, repair defects, carry out first-line maintenance and test everything before commissioning. You keep work records and always work safely and with respect for the environment.

Question 2

How much does an Industrial automation maintenance technician earn in Belgium?

Accepted Answer

As an industrial automation maintenance technician you usually earn between 17 and 25 euros gross per hour. The exact wage depends on your experience, the sector and your PLC knowledge. Shift premiums and on-call duty often raise the total.

Question 3

In which sectors and environments do you work as an industrial automation maintenance technician?

Accepted Answer

You work in production companies and industrial environments with automated installations: from production lines and process installations to robots. The installation and maintenance of production systems is your home base, and you combine technical and hands-on work in workshops and on production floors.

Question 4

What is the difference between an Industrial automation maintenance technician and an industrial instrumentation technician?

Accepted Answer

An industrial instrumentation technician focuses on adjusting and maintaining measurement and control equipment. As an industrial automation maintenance technician you work more broadly: you configure, test and repair complete automated installations, including controls and robotics. In practice the two profiles overlap strongly.

Question 5

How high is the demand for industrial automation maintenance technicians in Flanders?

Accepted Answer

Technical maintenance profiles have been in high demand in Flanders for years. Companies that automate their production struggle to find technicians who can diagnose and solve faults. With PLC knowledge and experience with automated installations you will find work quickly in most regions.

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