PLC Controls Technician - Days

PBNA $38.00 / hour Position is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within Pepsi bottling/processing facilities. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer specifications. May support repairs and installations for other advanced production equipment and mentor less experienced technicians. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and performs complex repairs or adjustments as needed. The role requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, chemicals, frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending, kneeling, and may require weekend or holiday work. Primary Accountabilities Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems Program or perform repairs on PLC systems Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment Perform breakdown analysis Oversee or perform general housekeeping Upgrade production lines with new or upgraded equipment/technology Direct activities of outside contractors working on the assigned line Make line changes for package changeovers Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards Work independently under limited supervision (self-management) Document work schedule and tasks completed Basic Qualifications 18 years or older Pass technical assessment addressing job‑critical maintenance knowledge areas Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays) Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting) Experience with electronics (level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs) Experience with PLC systems (industrial maintenance, computer control systems) Experience with product manuals (reading and applying knowledge to make repairs) Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays) Experience with troubleshooting (diagnostics, problem solving) Helpful Experience Experience with mechanical systems (gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings) Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (refrigeration systems) Experience with conveyor and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls) Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts) Experience with hydraulic systems (high‑pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting) Experience with kinematics (line speed/sprocket size ratios) Experience with packaging/high speed production (bottling, consumer products) Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting) Experience with pneumatic/air compression (valves, cylinders) Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data) Experience with pumps (troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs) Experience with SERVO (intelligent/robotic motors, in‑coders) Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns) Experience reading mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics) Experience working in team‑based environments Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. PepsiCo considers applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable laws. Pay Transparency Statement: Please view our Pay Transparency Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr