Maintenance Technician – Day Shift, Industrial Equipment

PepsiCo Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Wichita, KS, to keep production lines running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment for PepsiCo brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina. The role starts early shift (6:00 AM) and ends at 2:30 PM, with a 7 days on/2 off cycle for two weeks followed by 7 on/3 off in the third week.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and complete complex repairs to ensure safe operation.

Qualifications

• Must pass a technical assessment addressing maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with electrical systems, manuals, schematics, and troubleshooting.
• Must read, write and speak English due to safety sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production/manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs to restore safe operation.
• Breakdown analysis and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support changeovers and upgrades with new technology.
• Coordinate outside contractors on assigned lines as needed.
• Enforce GMP, safety and audit standards and maintain housekeeping.
• Document work schedules and tasks and coordinate with operators and quality teams.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical drawings

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Heat, noise, chemicals awareness

Safety compliance

Tools

Vibration analysis

Thermography

PLC

Compressors/Ammonia systems

Hydraulics

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Wichita, KS, to keep production lines running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment for PepsiCo brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina. The role starts early shift (6:00 AM) and ends at 2:30 PM, with a 7 days on/2 off cycle for two weeks followed by 7 on/3 off in the third week.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and complete complex repairs to ensure safe operation.