Electro-Mechanical Technician: Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance

Pbna; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 3,658,000 - 4,271,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install and repair advanced production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise, ability to read schematics, and proactive problem solving.

You will support a team, mentor others, and ensure safety and GMP standards are met on a daily basis. The position involves lifting, working near heat and chemicals, and may require weekend/holiday work.

Qualifications

• 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 repairs).
• Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints, relays).
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production equipment.
• Perform repairs on advanced production equipment as needed.
• Perform breakdown analysis.
• Upgrade production lines with new equipment/technology.
• Direct activities of outside contractors on the line.
• Change line for package changeovers.
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards.
• Work independently under limited supervision.
• Document work schedule and tasks completed.
• Relieve operators for breaks and run production daily.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Mechanical maintenance

PLC

Servo systems

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Tools

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Industrial electronics

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install and repair advanced production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise, ability to read schematics, and proactive problem solving.

You will support a team, mentor others, and ensure safety and GMP standards are met on a daily basis. The position involves lifting, working near heat and chemicals, and may require weekend/holiday work.