Maintenance Technician - Nights 2-2-3 Schedule (Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Maintenance Technician - Nights 2-2-3 Schedule

Join Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer built on the mission of providing high-quality affordable beverages since 1963. Through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to embracing adventure, we are revolutionizing the beverage manufacturing industry while creating opportunities for Team Members to make an impact. Together, we are connected by possibility.

The 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

Uptime

• Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions in response to hourly production targets by leveraging downtime tracking systems (e.g., EIT), and effectively prioritizing presence on the production floor to address issues as they arise.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• 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 environment

• 4 Years Experience in Position

• 4 Years Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• 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 environment

• 6 Years Experience working in Position

• 6 Years Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• 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

• 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:

• High School Diploma

• Preferred:

• Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and