Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Pneumatics, Hydraulics & PLCs

Frito-Lay•Beloit, WI

2d•$38 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Pneumatics, Hydraulics & PLCs Beloit, Wisconsin | $37.88–$43.27/hr + $1.00/hr shift differential Shifts now: 2nd (Tue–Sat) or 3rd (Sun–Thu). With tenure, a Mon–Fri path can open. Your mission When a line stops, you lead the comeback. You’re the person who can unravel a PLC fault, trace a schematic, and safely work around a 480V 3‑phase motor—then switch gears to rebuild a pump, set a control valve, or tune a hydraulic circuit. You blend electrical savvy with mechanical craftsmanship to keep production moving.

Requirements

18 years or older
Available for weekends and holidays
Able to lift 15–50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Able to stand and walk for long periods with or without reasonable accommodation
Able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for long periods with or without reasonable accommodation
Comfort in environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces
Customer service: treat every teammate like a valued customer
Flexibility: pivot between priorities and stay composed under pressure
Self-starter: own quality and pace when working independently
Safety-driven: follow policies and procedures—safety is everyone’s job
PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming
Electrical schematics literacy
Electrical/electronic systems diagnostics & repair
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Experience in food and beverage manufacturing
Excellent communication and basic computer skills
High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Strong base in mechanical/electrical repair; food & beverage manufacturing exposure is a plus
Electrical certification, technical school, manufacturing maintenance, or welding experience helpful
Preferred: ~2+ years’ training/experience in mechanical/electrical repair in manufacturing

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems using a volt‑ohm meter, amp meter, and oscilloscope
Troubleshoot and install pneumatic/hydraulic systems, control valves, and centrifugal/positive displacement pumps
Apply PLC knowledge, preventive maintenance routines, and work order tracking to maximize uptime
Operate lathes and mills; perform arc and Heliarc® welding for fabrication and repair
Jump on maintenance calls, assist with in‑progress fixes, and restore equipment quickly
Inspect assets, create prioritized repair lists, and execute both immediate and long-range actions
Mentor early‑career techs through complex diagnostics