OverviewWe are PepsiCo. PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13,000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.ResponsibilitiesConducts diagnosis of equipment failuresWorks with and through technicians and other employees to establish mechanical and equipment performance before breakdowns were reported.Establishes whether the equipment breakdown is related to a missed planned maintenance or part failure or human interference.Uses any of the problem (finding and) solving techniques like 5-Whys, RCA, decision trees etc to pin point the real problem behind failures/breakdowns.Completes job card in consultation with the Maintenance Planner/Store Controller and requisitions a part or modifies mechanical parts depending on the outcome of the above.Interpret components (e.g. shaft/bushes) structural failure, material specifications and reproduce the technical drawings of the components.Complete material purchase requisition in line with required scope of the diagnosis and spares to be machined.Conducts preventative maintenancePerforms defined and/or ad hoc condition monitoring on mechanical equipment on a daily basis when on shift.Completes documentation relating to work done for future reference in the event of failures.May replace parts in the event of noted probable failures to ensure continuous equipment running.Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done.Generate component drawings as required for all adhoc parts during equipment overhaul.Machining, drilling, cutting and polishing of equipment components.Manage machined components/spares in the Machine shop to ensure adequate cover for Planned Maintenance activities.Managing and servicing of Machine shop equipment (Lathe machines, Drilling machine, Hydraulic press) and housekeeping.Planned MaintenanceEnsures that scheduled maintenance in terms of Engineering plans is conducted as prescribed following defined protocols and compliance to GMPs.Ensures that machined spares are available as and when required and shall schedule time to execute this one.Completes job cards and parts requisition documents timeously to improve on mean time to repair thus ensuring high plant availability.Ensure that all schedule maintenance are completed in the prescribed time and that all necessary information are completed in order to be closed on the CMMS by the Store Controller/Maintenance Planner.Plant BreakdownsAttends to all mechanical plant breakdowns following or informed by diagnosis conducted under point 1 above.In the event of mechanical modifications, follows defined procedures in updating relevant documentation and equipment records.Proactively escalates equipment problems to ensure minimal or eliminate time stoppages.Maintains IPS standards on the respective lines.Clearly demarcates workstation in accordance with procedures in the event of major work to minimise disruptions and possible injuries as a result of human traffic and area being used as thoroughfare.Adheres to AIB and relevant food safety programmes and environmental protocols.Completes documentation of work done and close out on ad hoc call outs.Update parts/spares records in conjunction with the stores (OEM, machined and generic spares/parts).Monitors equipment performance after attending to and fixing problems.OtherClosing all near misses and safety related tasks.Ensure that all audits are prepared well in advanced to minimise any findings.Keep records and documentation up to date, such as weekly, monthly inspections etc.Assist in training of apprentices and operators.Improvements of machinery in his/her responsible areas.Ensure maximum of 2% downtime on the above responsible areas and the entire factory.Weekend work shall be compulsory as and when required.Standby for the entire site in the event of any Mechanical emergencies after hours or weekends.Due to operational requirement adhoc work shall be issued over and above their normal day to day tasks and need to be in timeously.QualificationsQualified Trade Tested Fitter and Turner.Min N3 Engineering Qualification.Min 3 years post Trade Test experience within a manufacturing environment.Good mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding skills.Ability to prepare and read mechanical schematics.Design and manufacture mechanical components.Welding and basic plate work required.Solid knowledge and experience on Lathes and Milling Machines.Fully conversant with Environmental, Health and Safety Standards.Responsible for Technical Assets.Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software (SAP preferably)."PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
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