Manufacturing

Millwright

PepsiCo·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
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Overview

  • The Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure optimal operation and minimal downtime.
  • This includes troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting in machinery upgrades or modifications according to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Dismantled machinery or equipment.
  • Assembled, installed and aligned equipment and machinery. Moved machinery and equipment
  • Constructed foundation for machines
  • Executed pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs.
  • Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
  • Fitted, inspected, tested, and repaired MCC, circuits & wiring systems and electrical equipment.
  • Installed and commissioned machinery and equipment. Repair electrical circuitry and components. Test units to evaluate electrical & mechanical operations
  • Add and update SCADA interface with PLC systems (where needed)
  • Managing a team

Qualifications

  • Four to five years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment.
  • Technical Trade or NTC.
  • Red Seal Certificate Millwright

At a glance

Company

PepsiCo

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 27, 2026

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