Electro Mechanical Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Ottumwa, Iowa, for 3rd shift (9:30 PM–6:00 AM). The technician will be responsible for maintaining and improving equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience with PLC systems, mechanical troubleshooting, and related skills. Benefits include a starting pay of $37.18 per hour, medical and dental benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience with mechanical and electrical/controls/PLC systems.
• Ability to diagnose and support motion control systems.
• Experience with industrial drives installation and configuration.
• Proficient in reading complex instructions, prints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Analyze and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical problems.
• Teach mechanical skills to line operators.
• Fabricate, repair, and install piping systems.
• Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical failures.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems maintenance

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Welding and machining

Use of precision testing equipment

Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office

Tools

Allen Bradley systems

Job description

Job Overview

3rd shift; 9:30 PM–6:00 AM with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

The Electro‑Mechanical Technician at Keurig Dr Pepper will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving process and packaging equipment to maximize production and uphold KDP’s high standards for safety and quality. The role also focuses on enhancing maintenance procedures and manufacturing processes to improve 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.
• 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 them 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.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical/controls/PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley systems experience required, including the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logix platform, and proficient understanding of Allen‑Bradley).
• 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, flowcharts, block diagrams, 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.

Benefits

• Starting rate of pay is $37.18 per hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability benefits (subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements where applicable).
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Other company‑wide benefits as applicable.

EEO Statement

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.