Maintenance Tech- Nights

About the role

The Maintenance Technician at Niagara is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. They perform various tasks including repairing production equipment, facilities, and auxiliary equipment. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• May fill in for production operator as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in field or similar maintenance environment
• Minimum 4 years of experience in position
• Minimum 4 years of 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
• Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
• Skilled in 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
• Own toolbox and basic tools

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• Minimum 4 years of experience in position
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing people/projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries
• Experience with Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor
• Experience with Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler
• Experience with Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
• Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment
• Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting
• Experience with fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)
• Experience with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
• Experience with Variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules

Skills

• Communication skills
• Technical knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. We also offer health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, expanded mental wellbeing benefits, tuition reimbursement, and more!