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Frito-Lay

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Pneumatics, Hydraulics & PLCs

Frito-Lay, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, 53511

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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Pneumatics, Hydraulics & PLCs $38.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Beloit, Wisconsin

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$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.

How you’ll contribute

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

Setting and pace Big facilities. Loud equipment. Limited climate control—indoor temperatures shift with the season. Work mix and hours vary by area needs.

Career and benefits Join Frito‑Lay and gain visibility across PepsiCo. We offer health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid vacation, and more—alongside strong pay.

Readiness checklist

Comfortable with high‑voltage wiring and multi‑craft maintenance

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 accommodationAble 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

What we look for

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

Core competencies

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

Technology you’ll use

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function & Industries

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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.

Your 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.

For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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