Maintenance Technician - Electro-Mechanical - Beverages

PepsiCo Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Johnstown, PA is seeking a maintenance technician to keep production lines running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment, ensuring brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina reach communities safely and reliably.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems, support changes and upgrades, and coordinate with contractors. A rotating shift is involved and pay is $30.35 per hour.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Pass a technical assessment.
• Experience with electrical systems, product manuals and mechanical drawings, schematics.
• Must read/write/speak English due to safety.
• Work near heat, noise, gas and chemicals.
• Frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, bending and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and complete complex repairs to restore operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to resolve recurring issues.
• Support package changeovers and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate outside contractors on assigned lines when needed.
• Enforce GMP, safety and audit standards; maintain housekeeping.
• Document work schedules and tasks; partner with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

English reading/writing

Schematics & manuals

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $30.35 per hour

• Location:Johnstown, PA

• Work Days:5-7 days per week

• Start Time:Start time varies based on rotating shift schedule

• End Time:End time varies based on rotating shift schedule

Keep production running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment so beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina reach communities safely and reliably.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production/manufacturing equipment

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete more complex repairs or adjustments to restore safe operation

• Conduct breakdown analysis and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to resolve recurring issues

• Support package changeovers and equipment upgrades using new or upgraded technology

• Coordinate and direct outside contractors working on assigned lines, as needed

• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards while maintaining general housekeeping in the work area

• Document work schedules and tasks completed and partner with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years or older

• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas

• Experience with electrical systems, product manuals and mechanical drawings, schematics, and troubleshooting breakdowns

• Must be able to sufficiently read, write and speak English due to safety sensitivity of this role

• Position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals

• Position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling (with or without accommodation)

Helpful Experience

• Experience with predictive maintenance methods, including vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, and thermography.

• Knowledge or experience with mechanical systems including but not limited to: compressors systems, conveyers and airveyors, and hydraulicsis a plus.

• Knowledge of electronics, gearing, kinematics, and PLCis a plus

• Experience with packaging/high speed production

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.