Maintenance Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 56,619 - 59,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Spartanburg is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III. This role involves maintaining complex manufacturing and support equipment with a focus on troubleshooting and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in electrical systems and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay starts at $41.10 per hour, benefiting from excellent employee perks from day one.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing mechanical & electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain operator certification on designated equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform operations on complex manufacturing & support equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other technicians and stakeholders.
• Maintain safe and organized work areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting control systems

Preventive maintenance

Communication with stakeholders

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley control systems

GE-Fanuc robotic control systems

Power tools and hand tools

Job description

Job Overview

Shift: N1: Sun., Mon., Tues.; Alternating Sat. - 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

The Spartanburg operation is a state-of-the-art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center. Spartanburg is the largest KDRP manufacturing and distribution location. The site will operate on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); leverage the principles of Lean manufacturing and harness the power of High Performance Teams. All associates at the Spartanburg site will have accountability to both a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation. The site will run on first-in-class enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement equipment.

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III, you are responsible for installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and dismantling all types of complex manufacturing and support equipment. You will be involved in work of a varied nature with minimal supervision, to maintain physical assets in a condition desired by management and in compliance with industry standards and government regulations. You are responsible for training, advising, and sometimes directing other technicians within a fast pace production environment.

What you will do

• Diagnose, plan, & perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, & dismantle various types of complex manufacturing & support equipment with special focus on advanced troubleshooting on control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, & PLCs on complex high speed packaging lines
• Perform preventive maintenance & other proactive activities to monitor & maintain equipment condition
• Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management, & other stakeholders to communicate & plan maintenance activities
• Coordinate with equipment/service vendors for technical assistance
• Maintain safe, clean, & well-organized work areas
• Comply with regulatory, Keurig Dr Pepper, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (especially safety)
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement & drive recommendations to implementation or resolution
• Complete or assist with special projects as directed
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Total Rewards

• Pay starting at $41.10 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $43.27 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements

• Associates degree in electrical engineering and or equivalent experience preferred
• 5 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing mechanical & electrical systems
• Experience with variable speed & servo drive programming & function (prefer Allen-Bradley)
• Experience with robotic control systems (prefer GE-Fanuc) preferred
• Possess a good understanding of computer & industrial networks
• Ability to read, understand, & follow complex instructions, prints, & schematics
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to positively cooperate & communicate with coworkers, contractors, & management in a team environment
• Ability to obtain operator certification on designated equipment
• Able to work on ladders & lifts (as applicable & recommended) up to heights of 60 feet
• Ability to wear OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to bend, lift & stretch on a regular basis
• Ability to follow Keurig Dr Pepper policies & procedures
• Ability to consistently interact with others in a cooperative, respectful, & professional way
• Positive attitude with ability to work a fast-paced environment & overcome challenges
• Demonstrate good verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team to reach a common goals
• Ability to work with power tools, hand tools, & machinery safely

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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