Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic Jobs
New grad maintenance mechanic jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a vocational certificate can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Retail, with employers like U-Haul, Frito-Lay, and Georgia-Pacific hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Frito Lay’s Maintenance Mechanic Internship program is designed to provide students an opportunity to work side by side with experienced mechanics while gaining hands on experience in rebuilding, repairing, troubleshooting, fabricating, and building industrial equipment. The program will last one semester with the potential for additional semesters. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for full time employment with Frito Lay as a Maintenance Mechanic. The program will be designed to match work tasks with current or previous courses taken. The successful candidate will work 16 to 24 hours a week in an industrial maintenance environment. The work hours will flex based on your class schedule. The candidate will attend all required trainings including Safety Programs and job-specific trainings. Frito Lay will provide all required personal protective equipment including safety boots, shirts and tools needed to complete tasks and assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong performance, attendance, and academic standing with technical school program
- Willingness to work 16 to 24 hours per week and to commit to a semester-long program
- Must have at least 1 semester completed in the industrial maintenance or similar program
- Authorized to work in United States on a permanent basis
- Must be 18 years of age or older
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Frito Lay’s Maintenance Mechanic Internship program is designed to provide students an opportunity to work side by side with experienced mechanics while gaining hands on experience in rebuilding, repairing, troubleshooting, fabricating, and building industrial equipment. The program will last one semester with the potential for additional semesters. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for full time employment with Frito Lay as a Maintenance Mechanic. The program will be designed to match work tasks with current or previous courses taken. The successful candidate will work 16 to 24 hours a week in an industrial maintenance environment. The work hours will flex based on your class schedule. The candidate will attend all required trainings including Safety Programs and job-specific trainings. Frito Lay will provide all required personal protective equipment including safety boots, shirts and tools needed to complete tasks and assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong performance, attendance, and academic standing with technical school program
- Willingness to work 16 to 24 hours per week and to commit to a semester-long program
- Must have at least 1 semester completed in the industrial maintenance or similar program
- Authorized to work in United States on a permanent basis
- Must be 18 years of age or older
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level maintenance mechanic job?
Focus on completing a vocational program, community college coursework, or an apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems, then highlight any hands-on lab or internship experience on your resume. Entry level employers at this stage look for candidates who can demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills, a willingness to learn preventive maintenance routines, and familiarity with hand and power tools, even without a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level maintenance mechanics?
Companies hiring entry level maintenance mechanics right now include U-Haul, Frito-Lay, and Georgia-Pacific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing plants, distribution centers, property management companies, and facilities management firms tend to post the most openings at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level maintenance mechanic jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field require on-site work given the hands-on nature of the job. About 0% of entry level maintenance mechanic openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve coordination, inspection scheduling, or administrative support rather than direct equipment repair.
Are these new grad maintenance mechanic jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates, career changers, and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts vocational training or an internship in place of full-time history, and provides on-the-job mentorship or a structured apprenticeship during the first year.
Which industries hire the most entry level maintenance mechanics?
Entry Level maintenance mechanic roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on continuous equipment uptime and large physical facilities, which creates steady demand for entry level talent who can support senior technicians and develop skills through daily preventive maintenance work.