Maintenance Technician

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.

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth

troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all

production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers / cappers, labelers, case packers,

conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs

troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors,

Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. The

Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance

Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The

Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production

equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.

Essential Functions

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical

drawings and testing equipment

• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara’s defined processes
• Maintain industrial control systems
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner
• May fill in for production operator as needed
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts

and material usage

Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.

Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility

uptime

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 maintenance environment4 Years Experience in Position4 Years Experience managing people / projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
• Ability to read and interpret schematics : electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
• Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
• Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
• Will need own toolbox and basic tools
• Preferred Qualifications : 6 Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years Experience working in Position 6 Years Experience managing people / projects
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries
• Experience with the following technologies :
• Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor
• Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler
• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
• Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment
• HVAC including chillers and / or air compressors
• Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting
• Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)
• Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
• Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input / output cards, and safety modules

Competencies

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

• Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required : High School Diploma
• Preferred :
• Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization

Certification / License :

• Required : N / A
• Preferred : N / A

Foreign Language

• Required : None Required
• Preferred : None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type : Hourly$30.03 - $43.55 / Hourly

Benefits

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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.