Electro-Mechanical Technician (Gatorade) (Evenings)

Pbna; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to repair and install advanced production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting line upgrades with safety, GMP adherence, and thorough documentation.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, schematics, PLCs, servo controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and VFDs, and may mentor junior

Qualifications

• Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, relays).
• Experience with electrical systems installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with reading electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns and diagnostics.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Must read/write/speak English due to safety sensitivity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Schematics

PLC/Automation

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Servo/VDIS

Reading manuals

Team mentoring

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Conveyors

Compressors/Ammonia

Gearing/Machining

Job description

Evening: 3p – 11:30p

Position is responsible for repairing and installing advanced production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. May mentor and provide support to less experienced mechanics. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed. Must have own hand tools.

This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance on more advanced/sophisticated production equipment
• Perform repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
• Perform breakdown analysis
• Oversee or perform general housekeepingUpgrade 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 (self-management)
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

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

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE

• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).
• Experience with conveyers and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
• Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
• Review rating instructions.
• Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
• Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.)."+ "
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).
• Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotic motors, in-coders, etc.).
• Experience working in team based environments (working together with others).

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.

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

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

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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