Sr Maintenance Technician- Labeler (Nights)

About the role

The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. They share knowledge of all production equipment to the maintenance team and Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers.

Responsibilities

• Ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures.
• Shares knowledge of all production equipment to the maintenance team and Operators.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant.
• Works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues.
• Develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.
• Rapidly identifies machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence.
• Pairs with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross-functional problems.
• Uses available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performance.

• Requirements

  • 6 Years – Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
  • 6 Years – Experience in Position.
  • 4 Years – 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 and levels of the organization.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  Qualifications

  • 10+ Years– Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
  • 10+ Years – Experience working in Position.
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/project experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
  • 4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage.
  • 4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment.
  • 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment.
  • 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick).
  • Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power.
  • 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.

  Skills

  • Communication skills.
  • Technical knowledge.
  • Problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

  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. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as tuition reimbursement and college savings plan opportunities.