Rotating-Shift Maintenance Tech: Precision Equipment

West Avenue Compassion; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Riverside, California, United States is seeking a Maintenance Technician on rotating shifts to repair and install production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose malfunctions. You must have own hand tools and be able to work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, with potential weekend/holiday work.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety and collaboration with contractors, documenting tasks, and maintaining equipment performance to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years or older.
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas.
• Experience with mechanical systems (gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).

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
• Comply with GMP, safety, and audit standards

Job description

PepsiCo in Riverside, California, United States is seeking a Maintenance Technician on rotating shifts to repair and install production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose malfunctions. You must have own hand tools and be able to work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, with potential weekend/holiday work.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety and collaboration with contractors, documenting tasks, and maintaining equipment performance to minimize downtime.