Maintenance Technician

Job Overview:

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 3109 Plant Water Road,Knoxville,Tennessee,37914

Shift & Schedule: N1 schedules available:

• Nights 1 Shift | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00PM - 5:15AM

Overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment while meeting productivity requirements and maintaining KDP's high standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems on highly automated K-Cup manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Analyze mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical failures and perform repairs through adjustments, defective parts replacement, or fabrication.

• Demonstrate troubleshooting capabilities on control systems, servo drives, motors, motor starters, and production equipment.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.

• Wire moderately complex control circuits and electrical systems.

• Complete equipment setups, adjustments, changeovers, and centerlining activities.

• Teach basic mechanical skills to line operators to support autonomous maintenance and TPM initiatives.

• Fabricate, repair, and install equipment components, hangers, and piping systems including hot water, cold water, steam, process, and condensate systems.

• Fabricate or replicate minor components for equipment repair and replacement.

• Troubleshoot and support liquid fillers, packaging equipment, and automated manufacturing systems.

• Identify root causes of mechanical, electrical, and control failures and implement effective corrective actions with minimal supervision.

• Troubleshoot and make minor program modifications to Allen Bradley PLC platforms including SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.

• Review maintenance documentation and accurately record work activities within the maintenance management system.

• Properly utilize maintenance inventory systems and parts tracking processes.

• Generate productivity improvements and continuous improvement ideas that support operational excellence.

• Assist in training and coaching maintenance team members and operators on best practices.

• Follow all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures, including GMP and Food Safety requirements.

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards:

• Starting pay: $35.11 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $37.00 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

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:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting 480V three-phase electrical systems, motor starters, controls, and electronic circuit boards.

• Ability to read and interpret repair instructions, blueprints, schematics, flowcharts, and technical documentation.

• Experience using computerized maintenance systems, email, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts lists.

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Packaging, food and beverage, or high-speed manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop.

• Ability to repetitively lift, twist, stretch, and reach overhead.

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a 12-hour shift.

• Work in compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety requirements.

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:

KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by talent acquisition team members. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to View email address on click.appcast.io in lieu of clicking Apply. In order for your application to be considered and opted out of AI, you must include the words "AI Opt-Out" and either job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line in your email application.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.