Manufacturing Maintenance Tech I GMP & PLC Basics

PepsiCo; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and install production and manufacturing equipment. The role requires preventative maintenance, inspection of equipment, and quick diagnostics to keep lines running.

The position emphasizes hands-on work with mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo/PLC controls, with weekend/holiday work possible as production demands. Must have own hand tools and work safely around heat, gas, and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems and components (gear boxes, chains, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and applying knowledge to repairs.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns and diagnostics.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair all production equipment as needed.
• Perform breakdown analysis and diagnose malfunctions.
• Maintain housekeeping and documentation of work performed.
• Assist with line changes and upgrades; coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading mechanical drawings

Preventative maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Servo systems

PLC

Electrical systems

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and install production and manufacturing equipment. The role requires preventative maintenance, inspection of equipment, and quick diagnostics to keep lines running.

The position emphasizes hands-on work with mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo/PLC controls, with weekend/holiday work possible as production demands. Must have own hand tools and work safely around heat, gas, and chemicals.