Maintenance Technician

Job Overview:

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

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

Shift &

Schedule:

D1

• Day Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 6:15 PM Overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II
, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and modifying manufacturing and support equipment. Working with a moderate level of supervision, you will help ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety requirements.

The Maintenance Technician II is expected to work independently on routine and moderately complex maintenance issues while partnering with production, engineering, and other maintenance team members to resolve equipment problems and improve reliability.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain manufacturing and support equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic control system issues.

• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, drives, HMIs, sensors, and other manufacturing equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance and other proactive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance needs.

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Work with equipment manufacturers and service providers to resolve equipment issues as needed.

• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

• Follow all company, departmental, regulatory, and safety policies and procedures.

• Support fellow maintenance technicians as workload and priorities require.

• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, 5S, and other maintenance improvement initiatives.

• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards:

• Starting pay: $35.11 per hour. Pay increases to $37.00 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

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:

• Working knowledge of plant operations, work regions, and the processes that support them.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong math and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Previous experience with continuous process improvement and Lean tools such as 5S preferred.

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.

• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing or inventory environment preferred.

• Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and resolving inventory discrepancies preferred.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to constantly lift, bend, stretch, and stand during the entire shift.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as…