Senior Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Senior Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Picture the start of your shift in our Rosenberg, Texas plant: you review the overnight work orders, walk the line, and jump into action on a 480V 3-phase motor drive that needs attention. By sunrise, you’ve restored a fryer line, coached a junior tech through a VFD fault, and logged proactive fixes that will keep production moving.

Compensation & Location

• Location: Rosenberg, Texas
• Pay: $40.00 – $45.50 per hour
• Schedule: Thursday 1AM - 7AM; Thursday 7PM - Friday 7AM; Friday 7PM - Saturday AM; Saturday 7PM - Sunday 7AM

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair multi-craft issues across electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and optimize pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, control valves, and both centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Service and improve production assets such as fryers, ovens, steam systems, conveyor systems, Fryer Fire Suppression Systems, VFDs, packaging lines, and robotics.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC circuits, interpret schematics, and apply test instrumentation including Volt-Ohm meters, amp meters, All Test Pro, ultrasound, and precision measurement tools.
• Execute and refine preventive maintenance (PM) and work order processes to enhance reliability and throughput.
• Fabricate and repair parts using lathes, mills, and arc/Heliarc® welding as needed.
• Respond urgently to maintenance calls, complete in-progress repairs, and help prioritize short- and long-term corrective actions.
• Share expertise by mentoring entry-level mechanics and collaborating across shifts.

Tools, Training & Support

• Tool replacement program: if a tool breaks on-site while in use—whether purchased personally or through the company—we replace it.
• Provided: basic roll-around tool cart, annual tool allowance, electrical safety tools, Fluke multimeter, Fluke clamp-on ammeter, annual safety shoes, annual uniform allowance, plus specialty tools for specific maintenance.
• You bring: basic hand tools needed for daily troubleshooting and repairs.
• Growth: extensive hands-on, on-the-job training with additional specialty-equipment training offered throughout the year.
• Assessment: prior to the in-person interview, you will complete a hands-on electrical skills test.

Environment & Culture

Our plants are large and can be loud. Temperatures and humidity vary with the seasons, and some areas include hazardous equipment and slippery surfaces. We work under pressure when lines go down—and we support each other to get back up quickly and safely.

Team Expertise You’ll Join

• High-voltage systems (480V, 3-phase motors)
• Multi-craft troubleshooting spanning electrical and mechanical domains

What We’re Looking For

• Solid mechanical foundation with working knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
• Go-getter mindset, positive attitude, and strong teamwork; able to assist other techs.
• 18+ years of age; available for weekends and holidays.
• Comfort working in extreme temperatures/humidity and around loud/hazardous equipment.
• Preferred: electrical certification, manufacturing maintenance experience, technical school training, and/or welding experience; 2+ years in manufacturing electro-mechanical repair is a plus.

Traits That Set You Apart

• Customer-focused communicator with all levels on the floor.
• Flexible multitasker who can shift priorities and stay cool under pressure.
• Self-starter who owns quality, pace, and PM excellence.
• Safety-first mindset—because safety is everyone’s job.

Benefits & Career

Join Frito-Lay (a PepsiCo company) and access competitive pay and benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with 401(k) and company contribution, paid vacation, and more. Many team members build long-term careers here, with opportunities across PepsiCo.

Legal Notices

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.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statements

• 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

Preferred Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Hydraulics Experience