Packaging Maintenance Tech: PLC & Electrical Troubleshooter

LIPTON Teas and Infusions; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipton Teas and Infusions is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to support production assets in our Suffolk, VA facility. You will help maintain packaging equipment, conveyors, and palletizing systems, and participate in preventive/predictive maintenance and WCM/kaizen activities along with the line team.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving. A high school diploma with 5 years of electrical or mechanical experience in the food/beverage industry is required, with CMMS

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5 years electrical or mechanical experience in Food & Beverage industry.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a team.
• Must pass RAMSAY and Multicraft/diagnostic assessments.
• Pre-employment screening may include drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all tea packaging equipment (primary and secondary).
• Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks per WCM plan.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.
• Perform machine breakdown repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Electrical/PLC troubleshooting and sensor replacement.
• Collaborate with multi-craft teams for major repairs/PMs.
• Document spare parts usage and maintain CMMS records.
• Ensure safety and lockout/tagout compliance.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

WCM/Kaizen familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lipton Teas and Infusions is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to support production assets in our Suffolk, VA facility. You will help maintain packaging equipment, conveyors, and palletizing systems, and participate in preventive/predictive maintenance and WCM/kaizen activities along with the line team.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving. A high school diploma with 5 years of electrical or mechanical experience in the food/beverage industry is required, with CMMS