Maintenance Mechanic - Quaker - Foods
PepsiCo · Bridgeview, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at PepsiCo (food & beverage) in Bridgeview, IL.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 122 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 131 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $81k–$110k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- PLC 40%
- Welding 31%
- ✓ Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Must have a general knowledge of PC’s, excellent communication, interpersonal, training, teaming, and problem-solving skills Past experience with root cause problem solving and troubleshooting complex machinery. Must have basic math, analytical and technical skills. Must work effectively in a team environment which requires continued development of new skills, continued drive for productivity and process improvements, self-direction and the ability to communicate at all levels Must be able to work any shift in any department, including an alternative 12-hour work schedule, weekends, and holidays. Regular predictive attendance is required. Must be able to work over 40 hours a week. Must be able to meet the physical demands of working in a manufacturing environment including, but not limited to, excessive heat, dust, and noise Must have the ability to lift moderately heavy weights (up to 50 pounds) Must be willing to comply with grooming/sanitation
requirements
Keep production equipment running through expert troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, ensuring beloved brands like Quaker Oats and Cap'n Crunch reach stores and communities reliably. What You’ll Do Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment, including high-speed packaging equipment, conveying equipment, and product delivery systems Perform preventative maintenance routines to minimize equipment downtime Repair and replace pumps, valves, and airlines; troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic aspects of plant equipment Perform hoisting and rigging of all types of equipment Work with other team members to ensure objectives are met (including assisting other areas as needed); complete required paperwork/work logs and data collection; maintain training
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Quick Look Pay: $39.61 per hour Location: Bridgeview, IL Work Days: Monday-Friday Start Time: 11:00 PM End Time: 7:30 AM Minimum
