Millwright

PepsiCo Inc.; Upington; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a qualified Millwright to maintain electro‑mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled maintenance, and support continuous improvement while adhering to EHS and food-safety standards.

Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, interpreting electrical diagrams, and ensuring equipment reliability with planned and predictive maintenance. Collaborative, safety‑minded, and capable of standby shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified trade-tested Millwright with relevant industry experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps and pneumatics.
• Familiarity with CMMS/SAP and MS Office for maintenance records.
• Knowledge of EHS and food safety standards is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Interpret diagrams and PLC I/O signals to identify failures.
• Respond to plant breakdowns to restore functionality within MTTR targets.
• Execute planned maintenance and condition-based maintenance.
• Record all maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Provide standby, weekend, and after-hours support as required.

Connaissances

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Schematic reading

CMMS / SAP / MS Office

Preventative maintenance

Welding & fabrication

Safety standards knowledge

Formation

Trade-tested Millwright

N4 Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical)

Outils

CMMS

SAP

MS Office

Description du poste

Overview

To ensure maximum plant availability, reliability, and optimal manufacturing performance through the effective execution of electrical and mechanical preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. The role is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electro‑mechanical equipment, attending to breakdowns, executing planned maintenance, and safely commissioning equipment to required engineering and food safety standards. The position supports continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing asset life, while complying with all EHS, GMP, and statutory requirements

Responsibilities

Fault Diagnosis & Breakdown Response

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults using structured problem‑solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys, RCA). (Execute / Decide)
• Interpret electrical diagrams, PLC I/O signals (basic level), and mechanical drawings to identify failures. (Execute)
• Respond to plant breakdowns to restore equipment functionality within required MTTR targets. (Execute)
• Escalate complex faults to relevant specialists where required. (Consult / Inform)

Planned, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventative and condition‑based maintenance in line with maintenance plans and OEM standards. (Execute)
• Perform inspections, adjustments, replacements, and testing on electro‑mechanical equipment to prevent unplanned downtime. (Execute)
• Record all maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS. (Execute)

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, valves, sensors, and basic control systems. (Execute)
• Perform electrical installations, terminations, testing, and fault finding within scope of a Millwright trade. (Execute)
• Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades, and installations. (Execute / Consult)

Equipment Commissioning & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with commissioning and re‑commissioning of equipment following maintenance, breakdowns, or projects. (Execute)
• Identify improvement opportunities to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and enhance safety. (Consult)
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. (Execute / Consult)

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to all EHS, food safety, AIB, and statutory requirements. (Execute)
• Ensure lock‑out, tag‑out, electrical safety, and permit procedures are followed at all times. (Execute)
• Close out safety actions, near misses, and audit findings within agreed timelines. (Execute)

Operational & Team Support

• Provide technical support to production teams to optimize equipment performance. (Consult)
• Assist with training and mentorship of apprentices and operators. (Consult)
• Provide standby, weekend, and after‑hours support as operationally required. (Execute)

Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Follow safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Qualified Trade Tested Millwright.
• N4 Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years post–trade test experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding capability.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and basic PLC logic.
• Experience working on motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills (advantageous).
• Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Knowledge of EHS, food safety, and statutory engineering standards.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of CMMS ( Maintenance Managemnet systems) /SAP and MS Office.
• Accountable for assigned technical assets and plant equipment.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 12 – 25 kg and work in industrial environments.
• Other: Medical fitness is compulsory.