Maintenance Mechanic
Keurig Dr Pepper · Los Angeles, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Keurig Dr Pepper (food & beverage) in Los Angeles, CA.
- Tools it names
- TPM, Root cause, PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 143 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 150 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$116k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- Tooling 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Keurig Dr Pepper in Los Angeles
1 other open role at this site · 7 people we found in reliability roles at Keurig Dr Pepper.
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Maintenance Mechanic at Keurig Dr Pepper in other locations
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Full description from Keurig Dr PepperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.
- ◆Focus on Good Manufacturing and Food Safety practices in all work.
- ◆Analyze mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical problems and make repairs through adjustments, defective parts replacement, or fabrication.
- ◆Wire moderately complex control circuits.
- ◆Teach basic mechanical skills to line operators to support autonomous maintenance, TPM functions, equipment set-up and centerlining.
- ◆Fabricate, repair, and install hangers and all types of piping including hot/cold water, steam, process and condensate, utilizing formulas for all phases.
- ◆Ability to quickly learn to weld and machine metals, plastics, and composites.
- ◆Fabricate or replicate minor pieces for the repair or replacement of parts on equipment.
- ◆Complete size changeovers and troubleshoot liquid fillers and packaging equipment.
- ◆Identify root causes of mechanical, electrical and control failures and resolve with effective problem-solving tools with minimal downtime or supervision.
- ◆Troubleshoot and program minor changes in Allen Bradley PLC (SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix).
- ◆Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
- ◆Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.
Requirements
- ✓2-years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education.
- ✓Self-motivated team player with the ability and willingness to make decisions, effectively communicate, problem solve and teach others.
- ✓Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- ✓Ability to frequently walk, kneel, squat, climb, bend, stoop, and twist.
- ✓Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.
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Job Overview
Union Position
The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment such as motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines, boilers, pumps, liquid fillers, packaging equipment, material handling equipment, bulk delivery equipment, and blending/mixing systems. This position will primarily focus on the utilities side of maintenance.
Shift: 3rd Shift (9 pm-5:30 am) - Sunday - Thursday . Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. *OT is typical for this role.
Position
Total Rewards
- •Compensation: Pay ranges from $35.00 - $44.26/hr
- •Shift premium: $0.15
- •Benefits, subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
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?
A.I. Disclosure
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