Millwright- Upington at PepsiCo

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

Documentation

• 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)
• 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.