PLC Controls Technician - Nights

PepsiCo; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PLC Controls Technician for night shifts. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining PLC systems in a dynamic bottling environment. Your expertise will ensure optimal equipment functionality through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency. If you're passionate about technology and mechanical systems, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while working in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems and advanced production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

PLC Systems Maintenance

Electrical Systems Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Electrical Schematics

Mechanical Drawings

Job description

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Position is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within Pepsi bottling/processing facilities. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. May support repairs and installations for other advanced production/manufacturing equipment. May mentor and provide support to less experienced technicians. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed. This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending, and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems
2. Program or perform repairs on PLC systems
3. Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
4. Perform breakdown analysis
5. Oversee or perform general housekeeping
6. Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology
7. Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line
8. Change line for package changeovers
9. Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards
10. Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
11. Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years or older
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays)
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.)
• Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems)
• Experience with product manuals (reading and applying knowledge to make repairs)
• Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays)
• Experience with troubleshooting (diagnostics, problem solving)

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with mechanical systems (gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings)
• Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (refrigeration systems)
• Experience with conveyors and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls)
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, parts ordering, machining)
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting)
• Experience with kinematics (line speed/sprocket ratios)
• Experience with packaging/high speed production (bottling, consumer products)
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, troubleshooting)
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized charts/data)
• Experience with pumps (troubleshooting, seals/motors replacement)
• Experience with SERVO (robotic motors, encoders)
• Experience with mechanical breakdown troubleshooting
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics)
• Experience working in team environments

Our company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.