Video: What's It Like Being A Frito Lay Maintenance Mechanic?

Get a job overview for an industrial maintenance mechanic at Frito Lay's production facilities in this career video.

Jul 5th, 2018

Get a job overview for an industrial maintenance mechanic at Frito Lay's production facilities in this career video.

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

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Why Understanding Torque Is Key in Pump System Installation & Maintenance

The accurate measurement of torque is a game-changer for pump reliability and efficiency.

General Motors said Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 that production has resumed for battery modules used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers could start getting replacement parts by mid-October.

GM Says Production Starts on Replacement Batteries for Bolts

At least 13 battery fires have been reported.

An EPA environmental officer using a chemical detector to test for VOC levels in a factory.

High Solids Coatings: A Solution to VOC Regulations for Facility Managers

Conventional paints are the primary source of volatile organic compounds, making the coatings industry a major target for regulation. Here's what facility managers should know.

How Extended Reality Is Improving Maintenance and Training

Unanticipated and disruptive events have made strategies that optimize the digital thread more important than ever before.

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Why Get LED High Bay Lighting for Warehouse Operations?

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Channeling Resources to Ensure Machine Uptime

Assessing the right metrics and assembling the necessary tools are critical.

Sheet metal worker Carey Mercer assembles ductwork at Contractors Sheet Metal on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in New York. The construction industry is fighting to recruit more women into a sector that faces chronic labor shortages. As spending on infrastructure rises, construction firms will need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled laborers in 2021, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the U.S. are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

'Lean In' Circles Help Women in Trades Navigate Bias

About 700 tradeswomen are participating the program, designed to help them navigate persistent bias and harassment on construction sites.

In this June 2, 2021 photo made available by NASA, technicians prepare Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for the company's Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) in the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, Boeing and NASA officials said the capsule is grounded for months and possibly even until next year because of a vexing valve problem.

Boeing Astronaut Capsule Grounded by Valve Issue

Boeing's performance is in stark contrast to that of SpaceX, NASA's other contracted taxi service.

Increase Efficiency and Service Life in CVD Process Control

Designed initially for leveling in CVD processes but useful for process control in any equipment requiring precise parallelism, the ParallelPro measures offset distance, parallelism and temperature.

An intumescent paint being applied.

Exploring Fireproofing Options For Facility Managers

Get an in-depth comparison between intumescent paint and cementitious coatings and their best-fit applications.

Tips to Help Your Industrial Air Compressor Withstand the Summer Heat

When temperatures increase in spring and summer, a neglected compressor will start to show signs of abandonment.