Electro-Mechanical Technician (Gatorade)

PepsiCo • Kissimmee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for repairing and installing advanced production/manufacturing equipment. The technician will inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. They may mentor and provide support to less experienced mechanics. The role involves diagnosing equipment malfunctions and making necessary repairs or adjustments. A key requirement is that the technician must possess their own hand tools.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays)
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs)
• Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays)
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns)
• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.)
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)
• Must be able to sufficiently read, write and speak English due to the safety sensitivity of this role.
• Must have own hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings)
• Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems)
• Experience with conveyers and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls)
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.)
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts)
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting)
• Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.)
• Review rating instructions.
• Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.)
• Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.)
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting)
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.)
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data)
• Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs)
• Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotic motors, in-coders, etc.)
• Experience working in team based environments (working together with others)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on more advanced/sophisticated production equipment
• Perform repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
• Perform breakdown analysis
• Oversee or perform general housekeeping
• Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology
• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line
• Change line for package changeovers
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Consideration 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.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed