Production Equipment Maintenance Tech — Hands-On Pro

Pbna; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Tennessee seeks a skilled maintenance technician responsible for repairing and installing production equipment, performing preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs, and diagnosing malfunctions. Must provide own hand tools; role involves heat, noise, chemicals.

You will work with contractors, manage changeovers, ensure GMP and safety, and document tasks. Weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems (gears, chains, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience reading manuals and applying repair knowledge.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, relays).
• Experience with conveyors and packaging/high speed production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair production equipment as needed.
• Perform breakdown analysis.
• Upgrade production lines with new equipment/technology.
• Work with outside contractors on assigned line.
• Change line for package changeovers.
• Comply with GMP, safety, and audit standards.
• Document work schedule and tasks completed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

PepsiCo in Tennessee seeks a skilled maintenance technician responsible for repairing and installing production equipment, performing preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs, and diagnosing malfunctions. Must provide own hand tools; role involves heat, noise, chemicals.

You will work with contractors, manage changeovers, ensure GMP and safety, and document tasks. Weekend/holiday work may be required.