Production Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to uphold the reliability and safety of our facility and production lines.

You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on packaging and manufacturing equipment, conveyors, HVAC, and electrical systems. This role requires 5-7 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; trade/vocational training preferred; associate’s degree in industrial maintenance repair or electronics valued.
• 5-7 years of production maintenance mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, PLC and hydraulics systems; ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production equipment per standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Manage parts inventory and requisition.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear PPE.
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Document maintenance activities and records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team communication

Safety adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00PM-11:30PM

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanics serve 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.