2nd Shift Electromechanical Tech – High-Speed Packaging

Heartland Coca-Cola; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain and repair high-speed production equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, perform preventive maintenance, and support process improvements across packaging lines.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, motor drives, sensors, and control components, plus strong reading of schematics and diagrams. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams to diagnose complex equipment and automation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including fault analysis and restoration.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair processing equipment including fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, palletizers, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems (motors, VFDs, sensors) and mechanical systems (gearboxes, pumps, bearings).
• Perform preventive maintenance, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform advanced PLC troubleshooting and I/O diagnostics.
• Install, test, and commission new or modified equipment with existing control systems.
• Support system integration, retrofits, and process improvements; train other technicians.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS; ensure safety and GMPs.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Motors

Sensors

Control components

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain and repair high-speed production equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, perform preventive maintenance, and support process improvements across packaging lines.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, motor drives, sensors, and control components, plus strong reading of schematics and diagrams. Overtime and weekend work may be required.