Industrial Maintenance Technician - Keep Production Running

PepsiCo; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 34,891 - 49,693; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and install production equipment and perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs. You will inspect systems, diagnose malfunctions, and adjust components.

Expect physical tasks and possible weekend/holiday work in a fast-paced environment. You must have your own tools and be able to work near heat, noise, gases, and chemicals while following GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and pass a maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Experience with mechanical systems, gear boxes, motors, seals, bearings.
• Ability to read manuals and apply repair knowledge to field issues.
• Proficient at troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns and pinpointing causes.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with PLCs, electrical basics, and performing preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair production equipment as needed.
• Carry out breakdown analysis and implement fixes.
• Keep general housekeeping in work areas.
• Upgrade lines with new equipment and technology.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on assigned line.
• Change lines for package changeovers.
• Follow GMP, safety and audit standards.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Document work schedules and tasks completed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

Electrical basics

Team collaboration

Tools

PLC systems

Hand tools

Compressors & ammonia systems

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and install production equipment and perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs. You will inspect systems, diagnose malfunctions, and adjust components.

Expect physical tasks and possible weekend/holiday work in a fast-paced environment. You must have your own tools and be able to work near heat, noise, gases, and chemicals while following GMP and safety standards.