Maintenance Technician - Electro-Mechanical - Beverages
PepsiCo · Phoenix, AZ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 20 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at PepsiCo (food & beverage) in Phoenix, AZ.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live reliability postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- Welding 32%
- ✓ PLC 24%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 2
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- 3
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- 4
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Maintenance Technician - Electro-Mechanical - Beverages at PepsiCo in other locations
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Full description from PepsiCoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Quick Look Pay: $33.55 per hour Location: Phoenix, AZ Work Days: Rotating Sun - Tues, Sun - Wed (36/48) Start Time: 18:00 End Time: 06:30 Keep production running by maintaining and repairing advanced equipment so beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina reach communities safely and reliably. What You’ll Do Perform preventative maintenance on advanced production/manufacturing equipment Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete more complex repairs or adjustments to restore safe operation Conduct breakdown analysis and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to resolve recurring issues Support package changeovers and equipment upgrades using new or upgraded technology Coordinate and direct outside contractors working on assigned lines, as needed Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards while maintaining general housekeeping in the work area Document work schedules and tasks completed and partner with operators and quality teams to drive efficiency Minimum