PLC Electrician: Maintenance, Programming & Upgrades

PepsiCo

Burnsville (MN)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to design, program, repair, and maintain PLC systems across Pepsi bottling/processing facilities. The role includes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance per manufacturer specs, and mentoring newer technicians.

Position requires working near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, with potential weekend/holiday work. Minnesota Journeyman license is required; travel and cross-line support may be needed.

Qualifications

  • Maintains PLC systems with preventive maintenance per specs.
  • Reads and applies manuals and schematics for repairs.
  • Ensures safety and GMP compliance during maintenance work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems.
  • Program or perform repairs on PLC systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance or repairs on advanced production equipment as needed; breakdown analysis.
  • Oversee or perform general housekeeping.
  • Upgrade production lines with new equipment/technology.
  • Direct activities of outside contractors on the line.
  • Change line for package changeovers.
  • Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards.
  • Work independently under limited supervision.
  • Document work schedules and tasks completed.

Skills

Maintenance skills
Troubleshooting
Reading schematics
Teamwork
Safety compliance

Education

Minnesota Journeyman License

Tools

PLC systems
VFDs
Electrical systems
Electronics
Instrumentation

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to design, program, repair, and maintain PLC systems across Pepsi bottling/processing facilities. The role includes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance per manufacturer specs, and mentoring newer technicians.

Position requires working near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, with potential weekend/holiday work. Minnesota Journeyman license is required; travel and cross-line support may be needed.

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