Sr. Maintenance Technician

Overview

Sr. Maintenance Technician role at Niagara Bottling. The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The role acts as a subject matter expert on production equipment and supports continuous improvement, training, and best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies.

• Adhere to and enforce the highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide.
• Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and resolution of recurring problems.
• Rapidly identify machine problems to minimize downtime and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross-functional problems.
• Analyze issues using available software systems to drive throughput performance.
• Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during planned downtime.
• Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in designated focus areas.
• Provide expertise in areas of bottling production specialization including:
• Blow molding (PET processing, machine setup, mold changes, quality inspection systems)
• Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding, vision inspections, laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, conveying systems
• Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut-and-stack, machine setup, hot-melt gluing systems, conveying systems
• Dry-end packaging (case packers, conveyors, robotic palletizers, stretch wrappers) and machine set-up for all pack size changes
• Common OEMs for production equipment:
  Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long
• Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in injection technology:
• Husky injection molding machines and related auxiliary systems
• Mold systems, hot runner and cold half maintenance, wear inspection
• Plastic processing at high speeds with tight tolerances and AA control
• Create SOPs for troubleshooting and upload to BDA system; maintain machine reliability
• Maintain regular attendance and on-call availability as essential for uptime
• Stand/walk in manufacturing environment; lift up to 50 lbs; possess own toolbox

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 years – experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment
• 6 years – experience in a relevant position
• 4 years – experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with shop equipment (hydraulic/mechanical presses, grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, and power tools)
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment
• Willingness to lead and train others in a plant or machine center

• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years – experience in maintenance manufacturing environment
• 10+ years – experience in the specific position
• 6 years – experience managing people/projects
• 4 years in blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage
• 4 years of experience with packaging/bottling equipment (Krones, Husky, Sidel, etc.)
• 1 year – experience leading and developing others on equipment functionality and repair
• 2 years – experience creating process improvements or CI initiatives
• Skilled in fabrication (MIG/TIG/Stick) and electrical systems (480
  
  VAC & 24
  
  VDC)
• Ability to read process and instrumentation schematics; experience with VFDs, servo motors/controllers, and communication networks

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing or related field

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly

$36.27 - $51.69 / Hour

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Los Angeles County applicants only:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.