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

: We are seeking a skilled qualified artisan to join our team at Worcester Dried Fruit Plant. The ideal candidate will be an experienced artisan with a strong background in both industrial electrical systems and a wide range of electronic-controlled machinery. This is a critical, hands-on role focused on maintaining the safety, quality and efficiency of our plant's electrical and electronic infrastructure. The candidate will be a key part of our maintenance team, responsible for the full scope of electrical installations, from new projects to routine maintenance. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can handle breakdowns swiftly and is committed to continuous improvement.New and existing electrical installations Preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment Breakdown handling when necessary Motor gearbox wiring and controls Switchgear and other controls FMCG packing machinery Electronic colour sorting machinery. Settings and maintenance Metal detectors and production scales and multihead weighers Network related issues on biometric readers, computers, telephones, printers, switches etc. Communication with all departments in the factory Interaction with suppliers and contractors Quotation handling from suppliers Project management for smaller projects. Assistance with bigger projects with his manager Automation requirements for our factory machinery Pneumatic maintenance Controlled systems like e/stop controls, safety sensors, plc's etc. as prescribed in the safety standard CoC's issuing changes to electrical network Continuous improvement is a constant focus Safety and food safety systems integration Adhoc Forklift maintenance Being on standby on a rotation basis with rest of the team Handling call-out when necessary

Qualifications:
5 Years' Relevant Experience Relevant Technical Trade Valid driver's license

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