Electro-Mechanical Technician - Rotating Shifts

PepsiCo; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 36,575 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is looking for a qualified mechanic in Johnstown, Cambria County to repair and install production equipment. This role includes performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, must be 18 years or older, and should have appropriate experience. This position requires working in an environment exposed to heat, noise, and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas.
• Experience with product manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and conduct repairs.
• Oversee general housekeeping and production line upgrades.

Skills

Basic electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Experience with electrical systems

Reading mechanical drawings

Job description

PBNA $26.55 / hour

Compensation will range from $26.55/hour to $31.00/hour based on experience.

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 housekeeping; upgrade 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
• Relieve operators for breaks and runs production daily

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)

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 conveyors 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)

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. 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. Additionally, PepsiCo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable laws.

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. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.