About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives innovation in production and distribution, ensuring our beverages reach consumers fresh and efficiently. As a global leader, PepsiCo invests heavily in its workforce, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and robust career development programs. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that values diversity, innovation, and excellence.

Role Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician - Nights position at PepsiCo's Denver, Colorado facility is a critical role in our high-speed production operations. This full-time night shift opportunity pays $44.05 per hour, equating to approximately $91,624 annually, with potential for more based on experience and performance. Reporting to maintenance leadership, you'll repair and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced bottling environment. This role demands technical expertise, self-management, and a commitment to safety. Ideal for skilled technicians with electro-mechanical backgrounds, it offers hands-on work with cutting-edge technology, including PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems. Night shifts ensure continuous production support, with occasional weekends or holidays.

Work Environment

Expect a dynamic setting near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals, involving frequent lifting, climbing, standing, crouching, and kneeling. You'll work independently under limited supervision, mentoring junior staff and directing contractors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll ensure seamless production line operations through proactive and reactive maintenance. Primary accountabilities include:

• Performing preventative maintenance on sophisticated production equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Diagnosing complex malfunctions and executing repairs or adjustments.
• Conducting breakdown analysis to minimize downtime.
• Overseeing general housekeeping and enforcing GMP, safety, and audit standards.
• Upgrading production lines with new equipment and technology.
• Directing outside contractors and managing package changeovers.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of work schedules and completed tasks.

These responsibilities highlight the role's focus on reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing context.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates must meet basic qualifications and bring helpful experience. Basic requirements include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing a technical assessment on job-critical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with basic electrical systems like starters, fuses, contacts, and relays.
• Proficiency in electrical installation, frequency drives, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and apply product manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical breakdowns and diagnostics.

Helpful experience includes mechanical systems (gear boxes, bearings), compressors/ammonia refrigeration, conveyors, electronics (VFDs, sensors), hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, SERVO motors, PLCs, and high-speed packaging. Team-based environment experience is a plus. Candidates must provide their own hand tools and be prepared for physically demanding work.

EEO Commitment

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance Ordinances and other laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support employees and their families, including:

• Competitive hourly wage of $44.05, with overtime potential.
• Healthcare insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.

These perks underscore PepsiCo's investment in your well-being and long-term success.

Career Growth

PepsiCo fosters career advancement through internal promotions, leadership training, and skill-building programs. Many technicians progress to senior roles, supervisors, or engineering positions. With our commitment to mentorship and hands-on learning, you'll gain expertise in advanced automation, preparing you for future opportunities in manufacturing leadership.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, innovation, and impact. Work with state-of-the-art equipment in a supportive culture that values your contributions. In Denver, enjoy a vibrant city lifestyle while advancing your career with a Fortune 500 company. Our focus on safety, sustainability, and employee development sets us apart.

Role FAQs

What shift is this role?

Night shift, with potential weekend/holiday work.

Do I need my own tools?

Yes, must have own hand tools.

What is the pay?

$44.05/hour, approximately $91,624/year.

Is experience with PLCs required?

Helpful but not mandatory; basic electrical and mechanical skills are essential.

How does PepsiCo support diversity?

We are committed to EEO, Fair Chance hiring, and inclusive practices.

Apply today to join PepsiCo's Denver team and power the world's favorite beverages!