Fitter and Turner - Durban Rice Plant

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage and snack company in Durban seeks a qualified fitter with a mechanical trade test certificate and 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and fabricating machinery components. The ideal candidate must also possess welding skills and demonstrate leadership capabilities. Join a team focused on maximizing plant efficiency and fostering safety standards. FMCG experience is a plus, contributing to the dynamic environment of a leading company.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and thorough understanding of machinery.
• 5 years operational experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Leadership experience in previous roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on machinery.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install machinery components.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults during operation.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Welding knowledge

Education

Matric

Mechanical Trade Test certificate

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: As a fitter you will be required to perform preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency/breakdown maintenance. Reduce breakdown and perform repairs within strict budget constraints. Perform callout and standby on a rotational basis shared with members of the maintenance team. Be able to work independently and under pressure. Comfortable working in a team to achieve maximum plant efficiency.

• Fitter and turner\'s roles include fabricating, assembling and installing machinery components.
• Maintenance and repairs on various machines.
• Using technical skills to interpret blueprints, measure materials and operate tools like lathes and milling machines.
• Identify the root cause of mechanical faults and troubleshoot issues during operation.
• Use hand tools like files, chisels and grinders to make fine adjustments to parts for a perfect fit.
• Perform alignment of v belt pulleys, chains and couplings. Always maintaining/improving safety standards.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Mechanical Trade Test certificate.
• 5 years’ experience (FMCG experience will be an added advantage).
• Must also possess welding knowledge.
• Must have leadership experience and capabilities through previous roles performed.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and practical outcomes.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"