The Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is a full-time, paid career accelerator program that prepares you for a fulfilling career in Maintenance at one of Niagara’s manufacturing plants. Over 21 months, you’ll receive formal classroom instruction and hands-on training to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild Niagara’s high-speed production equipment. Post-program, you’ll jump into a Maintenance Technician role, with additional advanced opportunities.
We’ll build on your existing skills and give you exclusive, in-depth training on our advanced machinery and systems. Through a blend of structured learning and real-world work on our production floor, you’ll gain the expertise to keep high-speed bottling equipment running at peak performance.
If you’re mechanically inclined, curious, and love working with your hands, this is the place to grow!
What you’ll do:
- Train directly with experienced maintenance professionals on Niagara’s mechanical/electrical systems, schematics, and diagnostics
- Perform preventative maintenance and assist with repairs
- Work on industry-leading machines like conveyor systems, motors, palletizers, and blow molders
- Travel for exclusive OEM trainings (paid by Niagara)
What we are looking for:
- Tech degree/certificate (no experience needed) OR HS diploma + 2 yrs relevant maintenance experience
- Ability to travel (30% of the time)
- Comfortable with rotating shifts (day/night, 2-2-3) and open to relocating after graduation
- Mechanical aptitude & problem-solving skills
We offer:
- Paid full-time role with benefits from day one
- Maintenance Technician role upon graduation
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology
Starting in June 2027 - Apply now and launch your career with Niagara Bottling!
You should be proficient in:
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Pneumatics Experience
- Hydraulics Experience
- CNC Machine Repair
- Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- Engine Repair
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
- Blueprint Reading