Advanced Electro-Mechanical Technician

Pbna; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and install advanced production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, read schematics and troubleshoot complex issues. You will mentor less experienced mechanics and coordinate with outside contractors as needed.

Work involves exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, and heavy lifting; candidates should be able to operate with limited supervision and document completed tasks. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas.
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to repairs).
• Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with troubleshooting (diagnostics, problem solving).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on more advanced/sophisticated production equipment
• Perform repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
• Perform breakdown analysis
• Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology
• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line
• Change line for package changeovers
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mechanical drawings

PLC

Servo motors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and install advanced production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, read schematics and troubleshoot complex issues. You will mentor less experienced mechanics and coordinate with outside contractors as needed.

Work involves exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, and heavy lifting; candidates should be able to operate with limited supervision and document completed tasks. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.