Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Frito-Lay•Frankfort, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Shape what keeps our lines moving Picture your day starting with a quick huddle, then jumping into a plant-wide mix of diagnostics, precision repairs, and preventive care. One hour you’re tracing a fault on a 480V three‑phase motor, the next you’re dialing in a PLC issue that’s taken a filler offline. By afternoon, you could be machining a part on a lathe or laying a clean bead with an arc or Heliarc® welder to get a critical conveyor back in service. What you’ll take on Troubleshoot, repair, and install pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, and both centrifugal and positive displacement pumps Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems; interpret schematics and use test equipment (volt‑ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope) Apply strong PLC knowledge to resolve faults, support program changes, and keep automation stable Execute preventive maintenance and manage work orders through our CMMS Operate lathes and mills; perform repair and fabrication using arc and Heliarc® welding Demonstrate comfort with high‑voltage wiring (480V 3‑phase motors) and true multi‑craft maintenance Respond urgently to maintenance calls; collaborate to complete in‑progress repairs and restore equipment reliability Inspect assets, create repair lists, and prioritize short‑ and long‑term actions for maximum efficiency and uptime Coach entry‑level mechanics through challenging diagnostics and fixes Environment & schedule Full‑time role with hours that vary by location and daily need Large, loud manufacturing setting; temperature and humidity shift with the seasons Growth and rewards Start with Frito‑Lay and open doors across PepsiCo. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid vacation, and more. Who thrives here Customer‑focused communicator: Partners respectfully with teammates at every level Flexible multi‑tasker: Shifts priorities and balances task lists with real‑time calls Self‑starter: Owns quality and pace while performing PMs or addressing equipment failures Safety‑first mindset: Follows procedures to protect people, equipment, and product quality Minimum requirements 18 years of age or older Ability to work weekends and holidays Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation Ability to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation Willing and able to work around extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces Preferred background Electrical certification, technical school training, welding experience, and/or manufacturing maintenance experience Approximately two years of mechanical/electrical repair training in a manufacturing environment is preferred New to the field? You may be a stronger match for our entry‑level pathway—check our other openings. Prior to the in‑person interview, you will be asked to complete a hands‑on electrical skills test . Core proficiencies PLC Troubleshooting Skills Electrical Schematics PLC Wiring Experience Compliance and equal opportunity 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 Identity Our 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 availableEEO is the Law& View thePepsiCo EEO Policy.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Ability to work weekends and holidays
Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
Willing and able to work around extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces
PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Electrical Schematics
PLC Wiring Experience

Nice To Haves

Electrical certification, technical school training, welding experience, and/or manufacturing maintenance experience
Approximately two years of mechanical/electrical repair training in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and install pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, and both centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems; interpret schematics and use test equipment (volt‑ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope)
Apply strong PLC knowledge to resolve faults, support program changes, and keep automation stable
Execute preventive maintenance and manage work orders through our CMMS
Operate lathes and mills; perform repair and fabrication using arc and Heliarc® welding
Demonstrate comfort with high‑voltage wiring (480V 3‑phase motors) and true multi‑craft maintenance
Respond urgently to maintenance calls; collaborate to complete in‑progress repairs and restore equipment reliability
Inspect assets, create repair lists, and prioritize short‑ and long‑term actions for maximum efficiency and uptime
Coach entry‑level mechanics through challenging diagnostics and fixes