Maintenance Mechanic - Experienced
Company: Frito-Lay North America
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
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. - -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 hours will vary by 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 warehouse working
conditions are impacted by seasons and the weather. - Before going
any further, you should know that our Maintenance team is known for
two critical areas of expertise:
- 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)
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 repairs
- You are willing to work under pressure to fix equipment
- You will work urgently to get the equipment back up and
running
- You will be troubleshooting issues on a wide variety of
equipment
- You will conduct repair failures of production and facilities
equipment
- You will ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness,
and reliability
- Responding to maintenance calls is part of your job, and this
can sometimes mean helping complete a repair that has already been
started
- You will inspect machines, develop repair lists and identify
short-term and long-term repairs so that machines run
correctly
- You will work from task lists when diagnosing machines and
taking corrective actions Professional 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 mechanical maintenance repair (especially with regard to
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. 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 Mechanics 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
Identity
Our 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.
Keywords: Frito-Lay North America, Sugar Land , Maintenance Mechanic - Experienced, Other , Sugar Land, Texas
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