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"