Evening Electro-Mechanical Technician - Advanced Maintenance

PepsiCo; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Mesquite, Texas is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for the evening shift to repair and install advanced production equipment. The role involves diagnosing malfunctions, performing preventative maintenance, and mentoring junior staff.

Must have own hand tools and be able to work near heat, noise, chemicals, and lifting requirements. Primary duties include maintaining production lines, overseeing contractors, and enforcing GMP and safety standards.

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).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on more advanced/sophisticated production equipment.
• Perform repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed.
• Perform breakdown analysis.
• Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology.
• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line.
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Job description

PepsiCo in Mesquite, Texas is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for the evening shift to repair and install advanced production equipment. The role involves diagnosing malfunctions, performing preventative maintenance, and mentoring junior staff.

Must have own hand tools and be able to work near heat, noise, chemicals, and lifting requirements. Primary duties include maintaining production lines, overseeing contractors, and enforcing GMP and safety standards.