Maintenance Mechanic - Experienced
Company: Frito-Lay North America
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Sign On Bonus $5000 Paid out $2500 at 3 months and $2500 at 6
monthsThis 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, motors, gearboxes, and conveyor belts
of various types. 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, megohmmeter). Our experienced Maintenance Mechanics have
an extensive understanding of industrial motor control and
Programmable Logic Controllers. The Team leverages a computerized
maintenance management software for work documentation and parts
inventory management. Experienced Maintenance Mechanics should have
the skill and flexibility to work on any equipment within the
facility by utilizing prints and manuals and going through our
training and onboarding process. We look for industrial maintenance
technicians to have basic shop fabrication skills - running a
lathe, vertical mill, TIG and stick welding, using a cutting torch
- and being able to use these tools safely. This is a Multi-craft
maintenance shop and you will be asked to perform interrelated
repairs on electrical systems and mechanical systems. If you do not
have extensive experience, you may be better suited for one of our
entry-level position. If so, we encourage you to search for the
position that best fits your current skillset. Prior to to the
in-person interview, you will be asking to complete a hands-on
electrical skills test. Although you will start out working for
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, vacation days and
much more.Work will vary from day to day depending on need and your
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 working conditions are impacted by
seasons and the weather.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
use your extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with
difficult repairsYou are willing to work under pressure to fix
equipmentYou will work urgently to get the equipment back up and
runningYou will be troubleshooting issues on a wide variety of
equipmentYou will conduct repair failures of production and
facilities equipmentYou will ensure maximum equipment efficiency,
effectiveness, and reliabilityResponding to maintenance calls is
part of your job, and this can sometimes mean helping complete a
repair that has already been startedYou will inspect machines,
develop repair lists and identify short-term and long-term repairs
so that machines run correctlyYou will work from task lists when
diagnosing machines and taking corrective actionsProfessional
insight and knowledge of the operation of our equipment will enable
you to understand problems and take action to resolve issues. Do
you have an electrical certification, maintenance manufacturing
experience, technical school training, or welding experience?If so,
you are likely well-equipped to join the team. We have a robust
training program that can benefit you provided that you have a
proven base knowledge of industrial maintenance. Please be sure
that you meet the following minimum requirements for this
position:You are at least 18 years of age or olderYou will be
required to work on weekends and holidaysAbility to lift 15 to 50
pounds with or without a reasonable accommodationYou are able to
stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a
reasonable accommodationYou are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop,
kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a
reasonable accommodationYou are willing and able to work in an
environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud
equipment, and slippery surfacesPreferred Requirements for this
position:Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar
Associates DegreeThree years of industrial maintenance
experienceMechanics who are considering applying often ask us what
characteristics our leadership looks for in this important
position. This should give you an idea of what managers are
seeking:Customer Service: given our emphasis on mechanical
aptitude, you might be surprised to see customer service listed
here, but remember we interact with all levels of team members on
the floor. It is important that you, and we as a team, treat all
team members with the same level of service as we would our
consumers.Flexibility: you'll be switching gears, shifting
priorities, and balancing task lists with calls for maintenance
repairs. Flexibility - and keeping your cool - will allow you to
both focus and prioritize your work.Self-Starter: you will often
find yourself working unsupervised, so taking ownership of your
quality and speed of work is essential when conducting preventative
maintenance or addressing equipment failure.Safety Focused: your
attention to company policies and procedures regarding safety will
minimize risks to yourself, your team, and the quality of our
products. Safety is everyone's job at Frito-Lay.We hope you can
imagine yourself on the team. Does this sound like you?There will
be tough days. When we experience downtime, we are working under
pressure to fix equipment. We take it in stride because we believe,
and our Maintenance Mechanics agree, that the rewards are worth
it.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.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity
Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran /
Sexual Orientation / Gender IdentityOur Company will consider for
employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner
consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act,
and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San
Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as
the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article
9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.If you'd like more
information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law,
please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law
Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.Please view our Pay
Transparency Statement.
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