Maintenance Technician - Electro-Mechanical - Beverages

PepsiCo•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PepsiCo is hiring a Maintenance Technician to help keep beverage production running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment so brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina reach communities safely and reliably. The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, pays $33.55 per hour, and follows rotating overnight schedules: Sunday–Tuesday or Sunday–Wednesday, with shifts from 18:00 to 06:30. The technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment problems, completes complex repairs and adjustments, and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems. The role also supports package changeovers and equipment upgrades, coordinates outside contractors on assigned lines when needed, maintains GMP and safety standards, documents work, and works with operators and quality teams to improve efficiency. The position includes hands-on and classroom training. It is a fast-paced, hands-on workplace where employees are on the go for most of the day and may lift, bend, and move product throughout the shift. The role involves continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, as well as frequent physical activity. PepsiCo describes competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long-term career for full-time team members.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Pass a technical assessment covering 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 because of the safety-sensitive nature of the role.
Be able to work continuously near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals.
Be able to frequently lift, climb, stand, walk, crouch, squat, bend, and kneel, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with predictive maintenance methods, including vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, and thermography.
Experience with mechanical systems such as compressors/ammonia systems, conveyors and airveyors, and hydraulics.
Experience with 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.
Analyze breakdowns 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 and maintain general housekeeping in the work area.
Document work schedules and completed tasks.
Partner with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency.