Maintenance Mechanic (Entry)

Frito-Lay•Pulaski, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position that is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and installing pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Maintenance Mechanics are also responsible for troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC electrical systems, reading schematics, and using electrical testing equipment (Volt-Ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope). Our entry-level Maintenance Mechanics have a basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controls and contribute a unique skillset through the use of preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking. Maintenance Mechanics have the skill and flexibility to work on any equipment within the facility and to operate lathes, mills, arc and Heliarc® welders for repair, and fabrication. Although you will start out working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo. Work will vary from day to day depending on need and your hours will vary by assigned location. It also gets loud and the Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities are large. While we want everyone to feel comfortable, our ability to control the temperature in our warehouses is limited. Indoor warehouse working conditions are impacted by seasons and the weather. Before going any further, you should know that our Maintenance team is known for two critical areas of expertise: Understanding of high-voltage wiring (480V 3-phase motors) Multi-craft maintenance and repair (e.g. performing interrelated repairs on electrical systems and mechanical systems) Are you comfortable, competent, and capable with high-voltage wiring and multi-craft repair? If you answered yes, our team would welcome your contributions to our daily operations. We asked our Maintenance Mechanics what we should tell you about your work day, and this is what they had to say: You will work with our experienced mechanics on difficult repairs You are willing to work under pressure to fix equipment You will work urgently to get the equipment back up and running You will be troubleshooting issues on a wide variety of equipment You will conduct repair failures of production and facilities equipment You will ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability You will apply basic knowledge and then get help to make a repair Responding to maintenance calls is part of your job, and this can sometimes mean helping complete a repair that has already been started You will inspect machines, develop repair lists and identify short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly You will work from task lists when diagnosing machines and taking corrective actions Professional insight and knowledge of the operation of our equipment will enable you to understand problems and take action to resolve issues. Do you have technical school training, a certification or manufacturing or welding experience? If so, this entry-level position may be right for you.

Requirements

basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controls
Understanding of high-voltage wiring (480V 3-phase motors)
Multi-craft maintenance and repair (e.g. performing interrelated repairs on electrical systems and mechanical systems)
technical school training, a certification or manufacturing or welding experience
You are at least 18 years of age or older
You will be required to work on weekends and holidays
Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
You are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces

Responsibilities

troubleshooting, repairing, and installing pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC electrical systems
reading schematics
using electrical testing equipment (Volt-Ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope)
use of preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking
work on any equipment within the facility
operate lathes, mills, arc and Heliarc® welders for repair, and fabrication
work with our experienced mechanics on difficult repairs
work under pressure to fix equipment
work urgently to get the equipment back up and running
troubleshooting issues on a wide variety of equipment
conduct repair failures of production and facilities equipment
ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability
apply basic knowledge and then get help to make a repair
Responding to maintenance calls
inspect machines, develop repair lists and identify short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly
work from task lists when diagnosing machines and taking corrective actions
understand problems and take action to resolve issues