Welder/boilermaker - Isando

**Responsibilities**
- Fabricate and Assemble metal structures and equipment with welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools to produce metal products according to customer and PepsiCo engineering specifications.
- Read and interpret project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task within budget requirements.
- Perform MIG, TIG and other types of weld based on project and maintenance work.
- Fabrication and Field installation of welds, including duct work, chutes, brackets, support structures, light fixtures, vents, fans, metal sheeting and other parts throughout the Factory.
- Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions.
- De-bur (neaten and smooth rough edges) and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture for assigned projects and maintenance work.
- Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment.
- Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
- Setting up components for welding according to specifications.
- Repair/Maintain machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps to ensure consistent product quality and minimise equipment breakdowns.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
- Maximise plant availability through effective completion of breakdown, preventative and routine maintenance schedules as required.
- Maintain all service equipment and utilities to the highest technical standard.
- Maintain AIB standards by responding to AIB job requests and taking immediate action within the areas of responsibility.
- Maintain IPS standards on the respective lines, by executing action plans.
- Ensure that all equipment complies with the PepsiCo Engineering Standards and Safety. (OHSAct) and SANS 10142.

**Qualifications**
- Qualified artisan with minimum N3 qualification.
- Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program (trade test) is required.
- Knowledge of the OHSAct (safety legislation) an advantage.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.).
- Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus.
- Proven experience as welder.
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, callipers etc.).
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.).
- Minimum 3 years fabrication and assembling metal structures in a Factory environment.
- Technical abilities to perform different types of welding as per requirements.
- Innovation.
- Establish Priorities.
- Drive for Results.
- Support Others.
- Good Communication skills.
- Inspires Trust.
- Deftness and attention to detail.

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