Automation Development Program - Dallas; Fort Worth area

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.

• 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.

The Automation Apprenticeship Program (AAP) is designed to develop Automation Sr. Maintenance Technicians for Niagara Bottling’s Maintenance department. An AAP participant will learn the skills necessary to act as an Automation specialist through a combination of formal classroom training and on‑job training. Participants will specifically learn how to perform automation functions as it pertains to high‑speed bottling equipment and utilities.

• Shadow and learn from PLC Sr. Maintenance Technicians, Automation Engineers groups, Automation Specialist groups
• Assist with automation projects
• Assist with downed equipment repair during the production shift as needed
• Assist with crisis downtime situations
• Research and documentation using a computer
• Attend OEM trainings and apply learnings upon returning to the plant (at plant’s discretion)
• Perform on‑demand maintenance and repair of equipment in the manufacturing facility
• Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor
• Explain and demonstrate accomplishment of the learning objectives for each learning activity in both theory and practice
• Work safely & follow the written procedures to do so
• Follow & respect company rules, staff and their peers
• Be at work on time based on their assigned schedule

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years of experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years of experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
• Travel: 65% of time may be required.
• Technician education:
  • Ability to understand and do math
  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Attention to detail and organized
  • Ability to read blueprints & schematics
  • Able to stand, sit, squat or reach up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job
  • Great attendance, be willing to work as a team, and take pride in performance
  • Basic computer skills

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations
  Education
  • Minimum Required
    • Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree
  • Preferred
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree
  Certification/License
  • Required:
    
    N/A
  • Preferred:
    Vocational Technical School Certificate in a related field
  Foreign Language
  • Required:
    
    None Required
  • Preferred:
    None Required
  Typical Compensation Range

  Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly $28.90 - $41.91 / Hourly

  Benefits
  Niagara Plant Name

  CORP-OFFSITE