Production Maintenance Mechanic

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair facility and production equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and uptime across the plant in Lexington, KY.

The role requires diagnosing problems, performing preventative maintenance, conducting line changeovers, and documenting work orders while coordinating with teams to support production objectives. Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, PLCs, hydraulics, and safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required; trade/vocational training preferred.
• 5-7 years of production maintenance mechanic experience.
• Knowledge of beverage industry preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, PLCs, hydraulics and industrial refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems and repair to standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and part replacements.
• Work changeovers on production line equipment to minimize downtime.
• Complete maintenance records and work orders according to guidelines.
• Order parts and maintain inventory; keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Read blueprints/electrical schematics

Welding

Internal customer service

Operate hand tools/PM equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance repair/electronics

Tools

HVAC systems

PLC systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanicsserve our internal customers by maintaining and repairing the company’s facility and production equipment according to established company standards to ensure the safety, reliability and functionality of the facility and equipment.

Job Duties

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with company equipment (e.g. production equipment, warehouse bay doors, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems); repairs equipment according to established company standards.
• Performs preventative maintenance (e.g. lubrication of machines, conveyor belt replacement) on company equipment according to established guidelines.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Performs changeovers on production line equipment to ensure that equipment is set up correctly according to established standards to minimize downtime during production runs.
• Communicates with: co-workers regarding repair status on equipment; internal customers regarding equipment repair needs; supervisor regarding equipment repair issues.
• Completes preventative maintenance records, work order forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Orders parts and maintains parts inventory.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and assists in the organization of the maintenance shop (e.g. cleans up spills, properly disposes of used parts, disposes of trash and recycling in appropriate containers).

Education

High School degree, GED or equivalent degree; trade school diploma or vocational training required; associate’s degree in industrial maintenance repair, electronics, or related field strongly preferred.: Required

Experience

5-7 years of previous production maintenance mechanic experience required.

Computer Skills

Ability to operate a computer

Other Requirements

Knowledge of: beverage industry; basic mechanical principles including basic knowledge electrical, mechanical, programmable logic control (PLC) and hydraulics systems; lock out, tag out procedures; diagnostics and repair of production equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, electrical systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems. Skill in: internal customer service; welding. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently: multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate a boom lift, man lift, hand tools, lathes, grinders, saws, heavy duty specialty tools and other mechanical equipment, read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics; accurately measure and read Volt Ohm meter and calipers; write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition, subtraction). Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.