Maintenance Technician - Electro-Mechanical - Beverages

PepsiCo•Richland Township, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician keeps beverage production running by maintaining and repairing advanced production and manufacturing equipment so products reach communities safely and reliably. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, completes complex repairs and adjustments, analyzes breakdowns, and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems. It also supports package changeovers and equipment upgrades, coordinates outside contractors on assigned lines as needed, and works with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency. The technician enforces GMP, safety, and audit standards, maintains housekeeping, and documents work schedules and completed tasks. The position is based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, pays $30.35 per hour, and follows a rotating shift schedule with variable start and end times. Work is scheduled 5–7 days per week. Hands-on and classroom on-the-job training are provided. The work is fast-paced and hands-on, with activity throughout most of the day. The role involves continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, as well as frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending, and kneeling, with or without accommodation. PepsiCo describes competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long-term career for full-time team members.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass a technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas.
Have experience with electrical systems, product manuals, mechanical drawings, schematics, and troubleshooting breakdowns.
Be able to sufficiently read, write, and speak English due to the safety sensitivity of the role.
Be able to meet the described work conditions and physical demands, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with predictive maintenance methods, including vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, and thermography.
Knowledge or experience with mechanical systems such as compressor systems, conveyors and airveyors, and hydraulics.
Knowledge of electronics, gearing, kinematics, and PLCs.
Experience with packaging or high-speed production.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on advanced production and manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete complex repairs or adjustments to restore safe operation.
Conduct breakdown analysis and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to resolve recurring issues.
Support package changeovers and equipment upgrades using new or upgraded technology.
Coordinate and direct outside contractors working on assigned lines, as needed.
Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards while maintaining general housekeeping in the work area.
Document work schedules and completed tasks, and partner with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency.