Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance TechnicianAt 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.The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all production equipment to maintenance team and operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers. The Sr. Maintenance Technician 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. Sr. Maintenance Technician works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr. Maintenance Technician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.Essential functions include:Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wideTrain and lead operators, mechanics and supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packagingWork directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problemsRapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrencePartner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problemsUse of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performanceDefine requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during planned downtimeTransfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality inspection systemsFilling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systemsLabeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systemsDry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers.Machine set-up required for all pack size changesCommon OEM's for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech LongTransfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systemsAuxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systemsMold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced productsPlastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA)Create SOP's for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failureRegular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-timeAbility to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Will need own toolbox and basic tools.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:6 Years – Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment6 Years – Experience in position4 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organizationExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumaticSkilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power toolsProficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gaugesWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine centerPreferred qualifications:10+ Years– Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment10+ Years – Experience working in position6 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and education4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiativesSkilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC powerAbility to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagramsSkilled 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 modulesCompetencies: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 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 customersInnovACT:Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a Way:Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be Great:Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations