Requisition Number: R55667

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 here, if you want to:

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members

Maintenance Technician - Nights 2-2-3 Schedule (Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also 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. The Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance

Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.

**Essential Functions

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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.
Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

**Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment
4 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
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

*experience 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
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

**Competencies

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***Lead Like an Owner:

We think and act like owners, making collaborative and intentional decisions as if we owned the company.

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***InnovACT Every Day:

We innovate and quickly put new ideas into action.

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***Find a Way Together:

We work across the business to overcome challenges, navigate change, and accomplish what seems impossible to others.

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***Empower to Be Great:

We make a positive impact every day by driving action and valuing diverse viewpoints.

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**Education

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Minimum Required:

High School Diploma

Preferred:

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization

**Certification/License:

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Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A

**Foreign Language

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Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required

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.

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
And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *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.

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**Niagara Plant Name

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PLAINFIELD

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Hydraulics Experience
Electrical Troubleshooting
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Packaging Experience
Injection Molding Experience
Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

CNC Automation Solutions
Sidel
Krones