Maintenance Technician

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.Maintenance Technician coordinates the day-to-day activities of maintenance workers to ensure that production equipment, machinery, or instruments function reliably and safely and that facilities, buildings, and plants are in good working order. Monitors workers responsible for the maintenance of production equipment and related systems. Assists with root cause analysis of equipment failures and implements fixes. Available for on-call as needed.Essential functions:Oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding and packaging equipment.Oversees activities of maintenance department. Reviews and approves preventative maintenance documents.Schedules and manages preventative maintenance activities.Responsible for building world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams that will keep production equipment in excellent condition, keep lines running high efficiencies and maintain proper stock of parts.Oversees outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of employees. Works with HR for employee discipline issues, terminations and recruitment.Oversees safety team activities. Monitors and enforces safety requirements.Builds a positive work environment.Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.Maintains time and maintenance records.Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.Estimates, requisitions and inspects materials.Maintains a clean work environmentRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.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 environment4 years – experience in position4 years – experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationRequired to lift items up to 50 lbs throughout shift.Preferred qualifications:6 years– experience in field or similar manufacturing environment6 years – experience working in position6 years – experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies:This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerIdentifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective actionCoaches/corrects unsafe team behaviorEffectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and costEncourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up-line managerUses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationshipsInnovACTUnderstands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimizationModifies goals based on changing business needsPromotes sharing of opposing viewpointsFind a WayAnticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutionsUses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate othersLeverages technical know-how to solve challenging problemsEncourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for team membersBuilds relationships up, down, and across effectivelyEmpowered to be GreatProvides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performanceProvides positive recognition for team member resultsAssigns responsibilities to maximize team strengthsResolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skillEffectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriatelyEducation:Minimum required:Associate's degree in engineering, business administration or other related field/vocational studiesPreferred:Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or other related field/vocational studiesCertification/License:Required: N/APreferred: N/AForeign language:Required: None requiredPreferred: None requiredBenefits: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 timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth savings account with company matchFlexible spending accountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursementsIncome protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!