Maintenance Technician (Nights)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. They perform troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. They also troubleshoot and repair facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment, and general maintenance of the plant.

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

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
• Able 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
• 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 6 years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• Minimum 6 years of experience in position
• Minimum 6 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 the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor, Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler, Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing, Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment, HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors
• Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)
• Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
• Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
• Skilled in repairing 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
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes:

• 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

*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. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.