Electrician- Beverages

PepsiCo Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Burnsville, MN is seeking a maintenance technician to keep production lines running safely by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment across brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, diagnose issues, and support equipment upgrades while coordinating with contractors and quality teams. This role demands safety focus and the ability to read schematics and work near heat, noise, chemicals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass technical assessment addressing maintenance knowledge areas.
• Experience with basic electrical systems, electronics, PLC manuals and mechanical drawings.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English due to safety sensitivity.
• Work near heat, noise, gas and chemicals.
• Frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, bending and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production equipment.
• Program and perform repairs on PLC systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and complete complex repairs to restore safe operation.
• Conduct breakdown analysis and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support package changes and equipment upgrades using new technology.
• Coordinate outside contractors as needed.
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards while maintaining housekeeping.
• Document work schedules and collaborate with operators and quality teams to improve efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical basics

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $59.45 per hour

• Location:Burnsville, MN

• Work Days:Monday to Friday

• Start Time:10:00 pm

• End Time:06:30 am

Keep production running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment so beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina reach communities safely and reliably.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production/manufacturing equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, program and perform repairs on PLC systems
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete more complex repairs or adjustments to restore safe operation
• Conduct breakdown analysis and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to resolve recurring issues
• Support package changeovers and equipment upgrades using new or upgraded technology
• Coordinate and direct outside contractors working on assigned lines, as needed
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards while maintaining general housekeeping in the work area
• Document work schedules and tasks completed and partner with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with basic electrical systems, electronics, PLC product manuals and mechanical drawings, schematics, and troubleshooting breakdowns
• Must be able to sufficiently read, write and speak English due to safety sensitivity of this role
• Position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals
• Position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling (with or without accommodation)

Helpful Experience

• Experience with predictive maintenance methods, including vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, and thermography.
• Experience with mechanical systems including but not limited to: compressors/ammonia systems, conveyers and airveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Experience with electronics, gearing, kinematics, and PLC
• Experience with Preventative Maintenance (computerized preventative charts), SERVO.
• Experience with Packaging/High-speed production

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast-paced, hands-on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Ifyou'dlike more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] & [2] Viewthe PepsiCo EEO Policy.