Keurig Dr Pepper

Electro Mechanical Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper$84K — $88K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical and electrical/control systems maintenance in manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite.
  • Ability to read complex technical documents such as blueprints and schematics.
  • Experience using precision diagnostic and testing equipment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe work environment by following safety protocols.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Perform electrical wiring on control circuits and diagnose equipment issues.
  • Complete equipment changeovers on fillers and packaging equipment.
  • Support root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement solutions.
  • Make minor program adjustments to Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training operators.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mileage Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Location: 3109 Plant Water Road,Knoxville,Tennessee,37914

Shift & Schedule: Nights 1 Shift | Monday-Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM. Overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

The Electro-Mechanical Technician at Keurig Dr Pepper is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving process and packaging equipment to maximize production efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. This role plays a key part in supporting continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by consistently demonstrating safe behaviors.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Perform electrical wiring on moderately complex control circuits.
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment issues through repair, adjustment, parts replacement, or fabrication.
  • Complete equipment changeovers, particularly on fillers and packaging equipment.
  • Identify and support root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, and controls failures.
Controls & PLC Systems
  • Troubleshoot and make minor program adjustments to Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix platforms.
  • Utilize Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite and related Allen-Bradley control systems.
Continuous Improvement & Technical Support
  • Support autonomous maintenance and TPM initiatives by training operators on basic mechanical skills.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Fabricate, repair, and install piping systems, including hot and cold water, steam, process, and condensate lines.
  • Apply welding and machining skills across metals, plastics, and composite materials.
  • Fabricate or replicate minor machine components as needed.

Total Rewards:
  • Starting pay: $40.61 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $42.75 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.
  • Shift Premium: Additional pay of $0.96/hour

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical/control systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including:
    • Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite
    • Logix Platform (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC500, MicroLogix)
  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, flowcharts, and block diagrams.
  • Experience using precision diagnostic and testing equipment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, attendance, and follow-through skills.
Preferred
  • Experience working with filler and packaging equipment.
  • Welding and machining experience.

About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig is a beverage company that offers a variety of K-Cup pods and single-serve coffee makers. The company provides iced coffee brewers, cappuccino, and latte makers.

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Learn more about Keurig Dr Pepper
Size
27,500 employees
Market Cap
$51 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
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