Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

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 Engineer assists with the improvement of processes in the manufacturing plant, focusing on machine performance. Evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement, as well as cost-savings measures. Responsibilities are broad in scope but include troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Engineer works directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and Sr. maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift.

Essential functions:

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
• Conducting tests throughout all stages to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems.
• Process optimization along with the maintenance of existing programs.
• Assist with JSA and development of procedures to ensure workplace safety.
• Provide technical support to technicians and management.
• Develop and provide training to managers, supervisors, and operators on new processes and maintain documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging hardware and software technologies.
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts and material usage.
• Key contributor to ensuring overall plant safety, being an active advocate for team member safety. Drive to continuously improve safety behaviors, environment, and culture. Be a vocal safety advocate in all plant management meetings and initiatives.
• 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:
• 1 year - Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 1 year - Experience in position
• 1 year - Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred qualifications:
• 2 years– Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 years – Experience working in position
• 2 years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies:

• 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

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: Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related technical field
• Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, or other related technical field

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign language:

• Required: None required
• Preferred: None required

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 vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings account with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements
• Income protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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