Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician -- PLC & Hydraulics Specialist
Job Description
Job DescriptionCompensation & Schedule
Pay: $42.20/hour
Schedule: 3rd Shift (10:00pm–6:00am)
- Saturday: 10:00pm–6:00am (shift begins Friday at 10:00pm)
- Sunday: 10:00pm–6:00am
- Monday: 10:00pm–6:00am
- Tuesday: 10:00pm–6:00am
- Wednesday: 10:00pm–6:00am (shift begins Tuesday at 10:00pm)
Retention Bonus: $3500 (based on performance and eligibility)
Day-in-the-Life
When the plant is quiet and the lines are moving, you’re the expert keeping production humming. One moment you’re diagnosing a 480V 3‑phase motor fault; the next, you’re rebuilding a positive displacement pump or tracing a control valve issue via schematics and an oscilloscope. You’ll pivot quickly between electrical and mechanical disciplines, responding to maintenance calls with urgency and finishing in‑progress repairs to get equipment back online.
- Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC electrical systems using volt/ohm meters, amp meters, and oscilloscopes
- Install and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, and centrifugal/positive displacement pumps
- Leverage strong PLC knowledge for diagnostics; utilize preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking
- Operate lathes, mills, and perform arc and Heliarc® welding for repair and fabrication
- Inspect equipment, build short- and long-term repair plans, and follow task lists to completion
- Coach entry-level mechanics on complex repairs and best practices
Where You’ll Work
Our manufacturing facilities are large and can be loud. Temperatures can vary with the seasons, and conditions may include humidity, slippery surfaces, and other industrial environmental factors. Work and hours can vary by assigned location.
Why This Role
You’ll start with Frito‑Lay and gain access to career pathways across our parent company, PepsiCo. We set industry standards for pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings with a 401(k) and company contribution; paid vacation; and more.
What We’re Known For
- Deep expertise in high‑voltage wiring (480V 3‑phase motors)
- Multi‑craft maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
If that sounds like your wheelhouse, you’ll thrive here.
Qualifications & Experience
We’re seeking experienced maintenance professionals. If you’re earlier in your journey, consider one of our entry‑level roles. Prior to any in‑person interview, candidates complete a hands‑on electrical skills test.
Helpful background: electrical certification, maintenance experience in manufacturing, technical school training, and/or welding experience. Many hiring managers prefer at least two years of training/experience in mechanical/electrical repair in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Available to work weekends and holidays
- Lift 15–50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
- Stand and walk for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation
- Climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation
- Work around extreme temperatures, humidity, loud/hazardous equipment, and slippery surfaces
The Traits That Set You Apart
- Customer Service: Partner well with team members across the floor
- Flexibility: Switch gears quickly and prioritize effectively
- Self‑Starter: Own quality and pace, often while working independently
- Safety‑Focused: Follow policies and procedures to protect people and product quality
There will be high‑pressure moments during downtime. Our team takes pride in solving tough problems—and the rewards are worth it.
Proficiencies
- Driver's License
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Pneumatics Experience
- PLC Wiring Experience
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- High School / GED
Legal
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender IdentityOur Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.