About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and many more beloved brands. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs over 300,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $86 billion. At PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), we focus on delivering high-quality beverages while prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and employee success. Our Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility is a key part of our supply chain, producing beverages that refresh millions daily. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to positive change through initiatives like PepsiCo Positive (pep+), our end-to-end strategy for sustainable growth.

Role Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician - Rotating Shifts position at PepsiCo's Johnstown, PA plant is ideal for skilled professionals passionate about maintaining cutting-edge production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to maintenance leadership, you'll handle repairs, preventative maintenance, and upgrades on sophisticated machinery used in high-speed bottling and packaging lines. This full-time role involves rotating shifts, including potential weekends and holidays, to ensure 24/7 production continuity. With a disclosed starting pay of $24.55 per hour (approximately $51,064 annually), plus benefits, this role offers stability and growth in the heart of Pennsylvania's manufacturing hub. Own your tools and thrive in conditions involving heat, noise, and physical demands like lifting and climbing.

Why Electro-Mechanical Technician at PepsiCo?

This isn't just maintenance—it's about keeping America's favorite beverages flowing. You'll work on advanced systems like PLCs, VFDs, and ammonia refrigeration, gaining hands-on experience that builds your expertise in industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, your impact will be immediate and essential. Primary accountabilities include:

• Performing preventative maintenance on advanced production equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Diagnosing complex malfunctions and executing repairs on electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Conducting breakdown analysis to minimize downtime and optimize line efficiency.
• Overseeing general housekeeping, line changeovers, and directing outside contractors.
• Enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and audit standards.
• Working independently with self-management, documenting tasks, and relieving operators to run production.

Expect frequent physical activity: lifting, climbing, crouching, and standing in environments with heat, noise, gas, and chemicals.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older and pass a technical assessment on job-critical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, relays) and advanced systems (installation, VFDs, troubleshooting).
• Proficiency reading product manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings (hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical breakdowns and diagnostics.
• Must provide own hand tools.

Helpful experience includes mechanical systems (gearboxes, bearings), compressors/ammonia refrigeration, conveyors, electronics (probes, flow meters), hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, SERVO motors, PLCs, and high-speed packaging. Team-based environment experience is a plus.

Physical and Shift Demands

This role requires continuous work near hazards and physical exertion. Rotating shifts ensure production never stops.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo invests in its technicians with competitive compensation and top-tier benefits:

• Hourly pay of $24.55, with opportunities for overtime and raises.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings with generous company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing technical training.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products and wellness programs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo fosters internal mobility and development. Start as an Electro-Mechanical Technician and advance to roles like Maintenance Supervisor, Automation Engineer, or Plant Manager. Our mentorship programs, leadership training, and certifications in PLC programming or robotics position you for long-term success. Many technicians progress within 2-3 years, leveraging PepsiCo's global network for promotions across PBNA facilities.

Why Join Us

Johnstown, PA, offers an affordable lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation in the Allegheny Mountains, proximity to Pittsburgh, and a strong community spirit. At PepsiCo, you'll enjoy a premium work culture emphasizing safety (zero-harm goal), innovation, and fun—think team events and product tastings. Be part of a company reducing plastic waste by 35% by 2025 and sourcing 100% renewable electricity. Your skills will drive real impact in sustainable manufacturing.

Role FAQs

Q: What shifts will I work?
A: Rotating shifts, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations.

Q: Do I need my own tools?
A: Yes, standard hand tools are required.

Q: Is experience with PLCs mandatory?
A: Helpful but not required; basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting is essential.

Q: What assessments are involved?
A: A technical test covering maintenance knowledge areas.

Q: How does PepsiCo support fair hiring?
A: We comply with Fair Chance Ordinances and EEO laws, reviewing criminal histories consistently.

Ready to electrify your career? Apply now for the Electro-Mechanical Technician role at PepsiCo Johnstown and power the future of beverages.