Automation Technician

Job Overview:

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 3324 142nd Ave East Suite 200,Sumner,Washington,98390

Shift & Schedule: Days 2 Shift | Thursday-Saturday and alternating Wednesday, 5:30 AM - 5:15 PM. Overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

The Automation Technician at Keurig Dr Pepper is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving process and packaging equipment to maximize production efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. This role plays a key part in supporting continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by consistently demonstrating safe behaviors.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform electrical wiring on moderately complex control circuits.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues through repair, adjustment, parts replacement, or fabrication.
• Complete equipment changeovers, particularly on fillers and packaging equipment.
• Identify and support root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, and controls failures.

Controls & PLC Systems

• Troubleshoot and make minor program adjustments to Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix platforms.
• Utilize Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite and related Allen-Bradley control systems.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Support

• Support autonomous maintenance and TPM initiatives by training operators on basic mechanical skills.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Fabricate, repair, and install piping systems, including hot and cold water, steam, process, and condensate lines.
• Apply welding and machining skills across metals, plastics, and composite materials.
• Fabricate or replicate minor machine components as needed.

Total Rewards:

• Starting pay: $48.07 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $50.47 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.
• Shift Premium: Additional pay of $0.96/hour

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.


Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical/control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including:
  
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite
  • Logix Platform (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC500, MicroLogix)
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, flowcharts, and block diagrams.
• Experience using precision diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attendance, and follow-through skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with filler and packaging equipment.
• Welding and machining experience.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott's®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure:
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