Advanced Electro-Mechanical Technician - Packaging Lines

PepsiCo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,039 - 59,874; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to repair and install advanced production equipment and perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs. The role may mentor less experienced mechanics and requires own hand tools.

The position involves working near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals and may require weekend/holiday work. Strong reading of schematics, manuals, and English communication are essential.

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 (reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English due to safety sensitivity of this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production equipment.
• Perform repairs on 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.
• Documentation of work schedule and tasks completed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Reading manuals

English communication

Team collaboration

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Servo motors

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to repair and install advanced production equipment and perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs. The role may mentor less experienced mechanics and requires own hand tools.

The position involves working near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals and may require weekend/holiday work. Strong reading of schematics, manuals, and English communication are essential.