Multi-Craft Technician at Frito-Lay North America

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out at first week’s paycheck

Bonus based on performance and eligibility

Paid vacation time available at Day 1

Pension and 401k benefits

3. 5 days on/3. 5 days off

Do you have an electrical certification, maintenance manufacturing experience, technical school training, or welding experience?

This is a full-time experienced Maintenance Mechanic 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 experienced Maintenance Mechanics have extensive 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.

Starting out at Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo. We set industry standards in terms of pay and benefits. We also offer unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement saving benefits including a 401(k) with company contribution, pension, vacation days and much more.

We have a robust training program that can benefit you, provided you already have a proven base knowledge of mechanical maintenance repair (especially regarding electrical repair multi-craft repairs). Although it’s not required, many managers prefer that candidates have at least two years’ training experience in mechanical/electrical repair in a manufacturing environment.

If you do not have electrical experience, you may be better suited for one of our entry-level positions. If so, we encourage you to search for the position that best fits your current skillset. Prior to the in-person interview, you will be asking to complete a hands-on electrical skills test.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and installing:

• Deep 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)
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
• Control valves
• Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• AC/DC electrical systems
• Reading schematics
• Using electrical testing equipment (Volt-Ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope)
• Extensive understanding of Programmable Logic Controls
• Operate lathes, mills, arc and Heliarc® welders for repair, and fabrication
• Use of preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking
• Flexibility to work on any equipment within the facility
• By committing to Frito Lay as a mechanic, you are committing to:
• Using your extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs
• Willing to work under pressure to fix equipment
• Work urgently to get the equipment back up and running
• Conduct repair failures of production and facilities equipment
• Ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability
• Respond to maintenance calls is part of your job, and this can sometimes mean helping complete a repair that has already been started
• Inspect machines, develop repair lists and identify short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run correctly
• Thorough attention to detail and investigative troubleshooting during Preventive Maintenance processes to drive proactive repair culture
• Work from task lists when diagnosing machines and taking corrective actions

Work will vary from day to day depending on need and your hours will vary by assigned location.

Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities are large and can get loud. 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.

Please be sure that you meet the following minimum requirements for this position:

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

Does this sound like you? We hope you can imagine yourself on the team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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