Maintenance Technician

PepsiCo Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join our South Chesterfield, VA facility. The role involves 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00pm–7:00am) and extensive preventive and corrective maintenance on high-speed production equipment.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, able to lift 50 lbs, and experience with SAP and CMMS. On-the-job training, a safety-focused culture, and opportunities for career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment (sensors, valves, pumps, discrete I/O, PLCs, VFDs, 480V 3-phase).
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Familiar with GMP, safety policies and CMMS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and improve processing, filling, packaging, and facility equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process systems using SOPs and schematics.
• Disassemble, repair, rebuild, and replace components such as gearboxes, bearings, seals, and motors using precision tools.
• Support safety, quality, and housekeeping policies while keeping the work area clean and production-ready.
• Use SAP to document maintenance, issue parts, and communicate equipment issues with operators, engineers, and supervisors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing maintenance history and root-cause solutions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical & mechanical

Troubleshooting automated equipment

SAP usage

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $41.51 per hour


• Location: South Chesterfield, VA


• Work Days: 12 Hour Rotating Week Schedule


• Start Time: 7:00pm


• End Time: 7:00am

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older


• Ability to lift and carry products and/or equipment of up to 50 lbs.

Maintain the systems that keep Sabra’s facility running safely, smoothly, and ready to produce our beloved brands every day.

What You’ll Do

• Complete scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including cleaning, inspections, lubrication, repairs, and required work order documentation


• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve processing, filling, packaging, and facility equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment


• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process systems using SOPs, manuals, electrical prints, schematics, P&IDs, and other technical documentation


• Disassemble, repair, rebuild, and replace components such as gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, pumps, and fabricated parts using precision tools and shop equipment


• Support safe, quality work by following safety, GMP, MRO, and quality policies while keeping the work area clean and ready for production


• Use SAP to document corrective and preventive maintenance, issue parts, enter inspection points, and communicate equipment issues with operators, engineers, supervisors, and other technicians


• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing maintenance history, identifying causes of waste, supporting root-cause solutions, and sharing knowledge with the team

Helpful Experience

• 3+ year relevant experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or maintenance technician roles


• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment, including sensors, valves, pumps, discrete I/O, PLCs, VFDs, and 480V 3-phase motors and circuits


• Working knowledge of basic electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and A/C-D/C testing principles


• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, verbal, diagram, or schedule-based instructions, and apply basic math concepts such as percentages, measurements, area, and volume


• Basic Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience; advanced system skills are a plus

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands‑on and classroom training


• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift


• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.

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

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Ifyou'dlike more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] Viewthe PepsiCo EEO Policy.