Production Technician II - D1

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,327 - 38,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading North American beverage company is seeking a Production Technician II in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on efficiently operating and monitoring production machinery while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and at least 5 years of experience in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), are available from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, controls, and PLC systems.
• Experience with variable-speed and servo drive programming and robotic control systems.
• Ability to lift and move heavy loads frequently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Engage in hazard/risk analysis and contribute to corrective action events.
• Lead waste-reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen‑Bradley industrial networks

FactoryTalk suite

Logix platform

Job description

Production Technician II - D1

Join Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. as a Production Technician II (D1) located in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on operating and monitoring production machinery while upholding high safety and quality standards. It also requires applying knowledge of manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and company culture.

Job Overview

Shift: D1 Monday‑Thursday, 5:00 am‑5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Participate in peer‑to‑peer safety observations and training sessions.
• Engage in hazard/ risk analysis and contribute to Root Cause Corrective Analysis and Corrective Action & Preventive Action events.
• Coach and share knowledge with operators and temporary employees.
• Monitor quality data in Daily Management Systems, determine root cause, and propose corrective actions.
• Assist in standard work creation and review, and suggest process improvements.
• Identify and address minor equipment and material issues, preparing data for problem‑solving sessions.
• Rotate into other zones or production lines as needed.
• Lead waste‑reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Maintain dependability, teamwork, professional behavior, participation, integrity, and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, controls, and PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley industrial networks (DeviceNet), FactoryTalk suite, Logix platform.
• Experience with variable‑speed & servo drive programming and robotic control systems (GE‑Fanuc preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and heights up to 60 ft; use PPE.
• Ability to lift and move heavy loads: 75 lbs frequently, 50 lbs regularly, 100 lbs occasionally, and push/pull up to 1,500 lbs with equipment.
• Work within confined spaces and around dust, cleaning solutions, and degreasers, while performing 25% keyboard/computer work.
• Flexible schedule; willingness to travel as needed.

Total Rewards

• Hourly pay starts at $26.37. Rate increases to $27.73 after the 6‑month anniversary.
• Benefits available day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (vacation & sick), 401(k) with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement, plus others per collective bargaining agreements.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading North American beverage company with more than 125 brands. We value a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are$q an equal opportunity employer and commit to recruiting qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Legal Statements

We uphold EEO, ADA accessibility, and all applicable employment laws. Keurig Dr Pepper encourages applicants to provide accommodations or considerations as needed.

A.I. Disclosure

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