Maintenance Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 50,792 - 53,354; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Spartanburg, SC. This role involves investigating and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on high-speed packaging lines, supporting operators, and leading process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have an industrial maintenance degree or relevant experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. The position starts at $36.87 per hour with immediate benefits.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance degree or certificate preferred; formal manufacturing maintenance education or 3+ years of related experience.
• Proficient mechanical/electrical skills, preferably robotics.
• Safety-conscious with ability to perform in an emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair electrical and mechanical systems on equipment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing maintenance history.
• Support operators with adjustments, setups and changeovers.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical skills

Robotics proficiency

Use of precision testing and diagnostic equipment

Safety-consciousness

Education

Industrial maintenance degree or certificate

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Overview

Shift: N2; Wed., Thur., Fri. ; Alternating Sat. 6:30PM - 7:00AM.
The Spartanburg operation is a state‑of‑the‑art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and repair electrical and mechanical systems on equipment, including control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and PLCs on high‑speed packaging lines.
• Use the maintenance database to review documentation, communicate maintenance issues to operators, engineers and supervisors, and utilize the maintenance inventory system.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing equipment maintenance history, identifying causes of waste, coordinating with employees to develop root‑cause analysis, and providing maintenance assistance.
• Support operators with adjustments, setups and changeovers, assist other maintenance technicians, and collaborate with engineers and vendors on special projects.
• Modify machinery using machine tools, welding equipment and measuring devices and train/co‑coach peers on best practices.
• Follow Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety policies, participate in coaching of the Safety program, report safety violations, and engage in Job Hazard/Risk Analysis.
• Understand, comply with, and coach quality systems including QDS, SQF, GMP, and HACCP; participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) events.
• Co‑operate and plan with other shifts to address handoff issues; use the Daily Management System (DMS) escalation process; coach team members on maintenance work and procedures.
• Gather data on equipment issues to contribute to problem‑solving using KPIs and work effectively across zones and production lines.
• Understand cost drivers for cup production (labor, scrap, material usage, utilities, spares, downtime) and lead productivity improvement ideas and continuous improvement teams.

Requirements

• Industrial maintenance degree or certificate preferred; formal manufacturing maintenance education or 3+ years of related experience.
• Proficient mechanical/electrical skills, preferably robotics; ability to read complex instructions, flow‑charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
• Competent use of precision testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Safety‑conscious with ability to perform in an emergency setting.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Dependable, punctual, follow instructions, and lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with occasional computer work.
• Perform repetitive motions such as bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting and reaching overhead.

Total Rewards

• Hourly pay starting at $36.87, increasing to $38.73 in the quarter after the 6‑month anniversary.
• Benefits eligible immediately: medical, dental, vision, disability, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and mileage reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.