Industrial Mechanic, Lead (Days)

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in Abilene, TX is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance on production lines and support changeovers. The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep lines running efficiently.

Responsibilities include installing new equipment, rebuilding components, and maintaining a safe, clean facility. PLC knowledge and HVAC familiarity are preferred, with 0–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Refrigeration/HVAC trade or vocational certification preferred.
• 0-5 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical experience preferred.
• Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Overhaul and install new equipment.
• Rebuild and fabricate parts.
• Perform facility maintenance and maintain clean and safe work area.
• Generate parts request to ensure adequate inventory.
• Generate and complete work orders as assigned.
• Perform equipment change-overs and production line set ups.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Reading schematics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification preferred

Tools

PLC knowledge

Hand tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Location: Abilene,TX

Work days/Shift Hours – if applicable: 2-2-3 Flex / 5:30AM -5:00PM

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $31.59 to $36.16 per hour, based on experience. Additional earning opportunities may include performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

General Purpose

Responsible for leading team and troubleshooting and providing immediate preventative and corrective maintenance support to production lines and facilitating change-over.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Overhaul and install new equipment.
• Rebuild and fabricate parts.
• Perform facility maintenance and maintain clean and safe work area.
• Generate parts request to ensure adequate inventory.
• Generate and complete work orders as assigned.
• Perform equipment change-overs and production line set ups.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Refrigeration/HVAC Trade or Vocational certification preferred.
• 0-5 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• 1+ years of mechanical/electrical experience preferred.
• Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and schematics.
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) knowledge preferred.
• May be required to supply hand tools.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.