Automation Technician III

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to :

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Automation Technician III

Essential Functions

Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities

Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance teams and internal Engineering Technicians

Aid in any needed repairs on production machinery, as necessary

Provide information on needs for long term success of facilities, including but not limited to the Focus Line Process

Diagnostic Visits

Identify problems and wear & tear on machine centers for every line.

Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions

Develop suggestions for parts and labor needed during annual rebuilds / overhauls

Annual Rebuilds / Overhauls

Work on teams of 4, along with plant maintenance teams

Prepare machine centers to repair / rebuild problems found during Diagnostic Visits

Training

Attend machine center specific master class training as a baseline

Assist with evaluation of Engineering Technicians skills on machine centers via a written assessment card

Assist with the training of Engineering Technicians thru an OJT style format

Suggest machine center specific training modules for the Engineering Technicians that are needed above and beyond the OJT system

Assist with the further development and implementation of the OJT style training for our group

Travel Requirements : Approximately 75% of the year

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

4 Years – Experience in Position

2 Years – Experience managing people / projects

• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications :

6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

6 Years – Experience working in Position

4 Years – Experience managing people / projects

Competencies

Some Proficiency in, but not limited to :

Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.

Able to work with others

Often placed in teams of 4, or occasionally more.

Often working in conjunction with plant maintenance staff

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative

Able to work with minimal supervision

Must exhibit leadership capability when working both alone and with teams in order to complete projects safely and in a timely fashion.

Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment

Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce

Required to be considered an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in a given machine center that is pertinent to Niagara Bottlings business needs.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success :

Lead Like an Owner

Makes safety the number one priority

Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately

Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals

Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly

Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively

Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT

Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or products

Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances

Increases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way

Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions

Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great

Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities

Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across

Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required :

Associate's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Preferred :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Certification / License :

Required : N / A

Preferred : N / A

Foreign Language

Required : None Required

Preferred : None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

$28.90 - $41.91 / Hourly

Benefits

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.

From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.