Electro Mechanical Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 42,255 - 60,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Ottumwa is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining process and packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with mechanical and electrical systems, particularly Allen-Bradley PLC systems. Key responsibilities include repairing machinery, teaching skillsets to operators, and ensuring a safe work environment. The position offers a starting pay of $37.18/hr along with various benefits including 401k matching, medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience with mechanical and electrical systems, especially Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with industrial drives and HMI terminals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment while demonstrating safe behaviors.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
• Teach basic mechanical skills to operators.

Skills

Diagnosing motion control systems

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Allen-Bradley systems experience

Ability to read complex instructions

Using precision testing equipment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Shift & Schedule: 3rd shift; 9:30PM-6:00AM flexibility to work OT as needed

The Electro-Mechanical Technician at Keurig Dr Pepper will be responsible for facilitation and leadership to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve process and packaging equipment, to maximize production and maintain Keurig Dr Pepper’s high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be engaged in improving maintenance procedures and manufacturing processes for the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.
• Focus on Good Manufacturing and Food Safety practices in all work.
• Analyze mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical problems and make repairs through adjustments, defective parts replacement, or fabrication.
• Wire moderately complex control circuits.
• Teach basic mechanical skills to line operators to support autonomous maintenance, TPM functions, equipment set‑up and center lining.
• Fabricate, repair, and install hangers and all types of piping including hot/cold water, steam, process and condensate, utilizing formulas for all phases.
• Ability to quickly learn to weld and machine metals, plastics, and composites.
• Fabricate or replicate minor pieces for the repair or replacement of parts on equipment.
• Complete size changeovers and troubleshoot liquid fillers and packaging equipment.
• Identify root causes of mechanical, electrical and control failures and resolve with effective problem‑solving tools with minimal downtime or supervision.
• Troubleshoot and program minor changes in Allen Bradley PLC (SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix).
• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
• Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Total Rewards

• Starting rate of pay is $37.18/hr
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing mechanical & electrical/controls/PLC systems (Allen-Bradley systems experience required, including, but not limited to, the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logix platform, & proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley) required.
• Ability to diagnose and support motion control systems
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and configuring industrial drives
• Ability to load and configure HMI terminals and associated project files
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions, prints, flowchart, block diagram, and schematics.
• Ability to competently use and understand precision testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.