Maintenance Technician

Torrey Holistics; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage services is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician. This full-time role involves troubleshooting and repairing critical systems, ensuring maximum efficiency of equipment. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, and have flexibility to perform in a dynamic environment. Exceptional benefits including a sign-on bonus of $15,000 are offered.

Benefits

Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings benefits with company match

Vacation time after one year of employment

Paid sick leave

11 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have proven mechanical maintenance repair knowledge, especially in electrical repair.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to maintenance calls.
• Inspect machines, develop repair lists, and identify repairs.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulics Experience

Mechanical Repair

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High School / GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Sign on Bonus $15,000 (based on performance and eligibility)

This is a full-time experienced Maintenance Mechanic position that is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and installing pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Maintenance Mechanics are also responsible for troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC electrical systems, reading schematics, and using electrical testing equipment (Volt-Ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope). Our experienced Maintenance Mechanics have extensive understanding of Programmable Logic Controls and contribute a unique skillset through the use of preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking. Maintenance Mechanics have the skill and flexibility to work on any equipment within the facility and to operate lathes, mills, arc and Heliarc welders for repair, and fabrication.

If you do not have extensive experience, you may be better suited for one of our entry-level position. If so, we encourage you to search for the position that best fits your current skillset. Prior to to the in-person interview, you will be asking to complete a hands-on electrical skills test.

Although you will start out working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo. We set industry standards in terms of pay and benefits. We also offer unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement saving benefits including a 401(k) with company contribution, vacation days and much more.

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As a full-time team member, you are eligible to receive full company benefits. You learn more about our benefits on our career stie, but here is a breakdown of what we offer:

Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings benefits such as 401(k) with company match, pension plans, and stock purchase programs

Vacation time, including two weeks after one year of continuous, full-time employment

Paid sick leave that adheres to Washington Law

11 Paid Holidays

Work will vary from day to day depending on need and your hours will vary by assigned location. It also gets loud and the Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities are large. While we want everyone to feel comfortable, our ability to control the temperature in our warehouses is limited. Indoor warehouse working conditions are impacted by seasons and the weather.

Before going any further, you should know that our Maintenance team is known for two critical areas of expertise:

Deep understanding of high-voltage wiring (480V 3-phase motors)

Multi-craft maintenance and repair (e.g. performing interrelated repairs on electrical systems and mechanical systems)

Are you comfortable, competent, and capable with high-voltage wiring and multi-craft repair?

About

If you answered yes, our team would welcome your contributions to our daily operations. We asked our Maintenance Mechanics what we should tell you about your work day, and this is what they had to say:

You will use your extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs

You are willing to work under pressure to fix equipment

You will work urgently to get the equipment back up and running

You will be troubleshooting issues on a wide variety of equipment

You will conduct repair failures of production and facilities equipment

You will ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability

Responding to maintenance calls is part of your job, and this can sometimes mean helping complete a repair that has already been started

You will inspect machines, develop repair lists and identify short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly

You will work from task lists when diagnosing machines and taking corrective actions

Professional insight and knowledge of the operation of our equipment will enable you to understand problems and take action to resolve issues. Do you have an electrical certification, maintenance manufacturing experience, technical school training, or welding experience?

Requirements

If so, you are likely well-equipped to join the team. We have a robust training program that can benefit you provided that you have a proven base knowledge of mechanical maintenance repair (especially with regard to electrical repair multi-craft repairs). Although its not required, many managers prefer that candidates have at least two years training experience in mechanical/electrical repair in a manufacturing environment. Please be sure that you meet the following minimum requirements for this position:

You are at least 18 years of age or older

You will be required to work on weekends and holidays

Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation

You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation

You are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces

Mechanics Who Are Considering Applying Often Ask Us What Characteristics Our Leadership Looks For In This Important Position. This Should Give You An Idea Of What Managers Are Seeking

Customer Service: given our emphasis on mechanical aptitude, you might be surprised to see customer service listed here, but remember we interact with all levels of team members on the floor. It is important that you, and we as a team, treat all team members with the same level of service as we would our consumers.

Flexibility: you'll be switching gears, shifting priorities, and balancing task lists with calls for maintenance repairs. Flexibility - and keeping your cool - will allow you to both focus and prioritize your work.

Self-Starter: you will often find yourself working unsupervised, so taking ownership of your quality and speed of work is essential when conducting preventative maintenance or addressing equipment failure.

Safety Focused: your attention to company policies and procedures regarding safety will minimize risks to yourself, your team, and the quality of our products. Safety is everyone's job at Frito-Lay.

We hope you can imagine yourself on the team. Does this sound like you?

There will be tough days. When we experience downtime, we are working under pressure to fix equipment. We take it in stride because we believe, and our Maintenance Mechanics agree, that the rewards are worth it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

You Should Be Proficient In

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• High School / GED
• Basic Computer Skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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