Maintenance Technician

About the role

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 if you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact, develop lasting relationships with great people, and have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

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
• 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; use Personal Protective Equipment where required
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years – Experience in field or similar maintenance environment
• 4 years – Experience in position
• 4 years – Experience managing people/projects (may include 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 (may include 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
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
• Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment
• HVAC experience 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

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

Certifications/Licenses

Required: N/A