Maintenance Technician - Beverages

PepsiCo Inc.; Whitney Estates (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain, and improve production equipment at our Latham, NY facility. You will perform preventative maintenance per specifications, diagnose malfunctions, and complete repairs to keep PepsiCo brands moving safely and on time.

Your role involves documenting work, supporting line changeovers, and coordinating with contractors on assigned lines. The position requires lifting, exposure to heat and noise, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Perform preventative maintenance on production/manufacturing equipment per specifications.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs or adjustments to restore operation.
• Complete required documentation of work performed, schedules, and tasks using provided tools.
• Support line changeovers and equipment upgrades; coordinate with outside contractors on assigned lines as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production equipment to keep lines running.
• Document work and schedules in provided systems.
• Assist with line changes and equipment upgrades; coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Tools

PLC and SERVO

Conveyors & Pneumatic systems

Job description

Quick LookPay: $30.50 per hourLocation: Latham, NYWork Days: 5 per weekStart Time: Variable 2:00 pm or 10:00 pmEnd Time: Variable according to shift scheduling (2nd or 3rd shift)Repair, maintain, and improve equipment so beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina reach communities safely, reliably, and on time.What You’ll DoPerform preventative maintenance on production/manufacturing equipment per specificationsDiagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs or adjustments to restore operationPerform breakdown analysis and troubleshoot mechanical systems (e.g., motors, seals, bearings, chains, sprockets)Complete required documentation of work performed, schedules, and tasks using provided toolsSupport line changeovers and equipment upgrades; coordinate with outside contractors on assigned lines as neededMinimum Qualifications18 years or olderPass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areasPosition requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicalsPosition requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling (with or without accommodation)Preferred QualificationsExperience with electrical systems including but not limited to: conveyers and airveyors, compressors and ammonia systems, and hydraulic systemsExperience with electronics, gearing, kinematics, pneumatics and air compression, pumps, and schematicsExperience with packaging/high speed productionExperience with PLC and SERVOWhat to ExpectOn-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom trainingHigh 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 shiftHealth & 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.Click here to join our Talent CommunityAll 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 IdentityOur 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. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.