PepsiCo Artisan Electrician Vacancy

PepsiCo is offering an opportunity for a qualified Electrical Artisan to join its manufacturing operations. The position is suited to an experienced electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification and a strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, production machinery and maintenance practices.

Working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment requires more than the ability to carry out routine electrical repairs. The successful candidate will be expected to inspect, test and maintain electrical equipment, respond to production breakdowns, identify faults in control systems and help keep manufacturing operations running efficiently.

The role also involves working with Motor Control Centres (MCCs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electrical circuits and wiring systems. Candidates with approximately four to five years of relevant manufacturing experience, good problem-solving abilities and the technical knowledge to interpret electrical drawings are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

For qualified electricians looking to build on their industrial maintenance experience, this position offers an opportunity to apply their technical skills in a production-focused environment.

Artisan Electrician Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting and repairs within the manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Electrical Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

• Fit, inspect, test and repair Motor Control Centres (MCCs).
• Maintain electrical circuits, wiring systems and associated equipment.
• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on fast-moving production equipment.
• Ensure electrical equipment is maintained to support reliable production operations.

2. PLC Systems and Fault Finding

• Install and work with programmable logic controller (PLC) circuits.
• Apply fault-finding techniques to identify problems within PLC-controlled systems.
• Investigate electrical faults affecting production machinery and equipment.
• Assist with restoring equipment functionality when electrical problems occur.

3. Electrical Installation and Certification

• Certify electrical installations in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Conduct point-to-point checks on electrical control and power systems.
• Read and correctly interpret electrical diagrams.
• Verify electrical connections and identify problems within control and power circuits.

4. Breakdown Maintenance and Production Support

• Attend to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out corrective repairs when equipment or electrical systems fail.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce unexpected equipment failures.
• Support the maintenance function in keeping production equipment operational.

5. Additional Departmental Responsibilities

• Assist the department manager with ad hoc duties.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the work area.
• Apply technical knowledge and problem-solving skills when addressing maintenance challenges.
• Support effective planning, organisation and control of assigned work.

PepsiCo Artisan Electrician Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications and experience requirements.

Educational Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Electrical Technical Trade (N3).

Work Experience

• Four to five years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

The experience requirement makes this opportunity particularly suitable for qualified electricians who have already worked with industrial electrical equipment, production machinery and maintenance operations.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Electrical technical knowledge.
• Understanding of MCCs, electrical circuits and wiring systems.
• Knowledge of PLC circuits and electrical fault-finding.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Understanding of electrical control and power systems.
• Ability to conduct point-to-point electrical checks.

Workplace Competencies

PepsiCo also identifies the following competencies as important for the position:

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and relevant departments.
• Problem-solving: Ability to investigate electrical faults and identify appropriate solutions.
• Planning, organising and control: Ability to organise maintenance tasks and manage assigned responsibilities.
• Housekeeping: Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Technical knowledge: Applying electrical expertise to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

How to Prepare Your Application for PepsiCo Artisan Electrician Vacancy

Because this position requires four to five years of manufacturing experience, applicants should ensure that their CV demonstrates relevant industrial electrical maintenance experience.

Your CV should clearly highlight:

1. Your Grade 12 qualification and Electrical Technical Trade (N3).
2. Your relevant manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
3. Experience working with MCCs, PLCs, control circuits and electrical wiring.
4. Your involvement in preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
5. Experience reading electrical drawings and conducting point-to-point checks.
6. Your electrical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Where possible, include examples of the production equipment you have maintained and the types of electrical faults you have resolved.

Thabang Maimela’s Tip

Do not submit a CV that simply describes you as an electrician. For a manufacturing position like this, employers want to understand the industrial systems and equipment you can work with.

If you have experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery, maintaining MCCs, repairing production equipment or responding to electrical breakdowns, make those skills visible in your employment history.

Also, distinguish between routine electrical maintenance and actual fault-finding experience. Providing clear examples of the equipment you maintained and the technical problems you resolved can make your application more relevant to the role.

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