Maintenance Technician Trainee

Paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

January 20, 2026

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.

The Maintenance Technician Trainee position is designed to develop Maintenance Technicians for Niagara Bottling’s Maintenance department. An MT Trainee participant will learn the skills necessary to act as a Maintenance Technician through hands‑on training and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) courses. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• The MT Trainee will complete the learning objectives of an 18‑24 month training program to be able to:
  • Shadow and learn from Operators, PM Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, and Sr. Maintenance Technicians.
  • Perform on‑demand maintenance and repair of the following equipment in the manufacturing facility:
    • Injection Molder
    • Block Molder
    • Filler
    • Capper
    • Labeler
    • Picker
    • Palettezer
    • Conveyors
  • Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or assigned direct supervisor.
  • Explain and demonstrate learning accomplishment for each learning activity in both theory and practice.
• Upon successful completion of the MT Trainee program, the participant will be placed in a full‑time position as a Maintenance Technician.
• 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.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 1‑2 Years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 0 Years of experience in position.
  • 0 Years of experience managing people or projects.
• MT Trainee will be required to be available to work different shifts throughout the program, including nights and weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 1 Year of experience working in position.
  • 0 Years of experience managing people or projects.

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.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred:
  • Associate’s Degree or Vocational Technical School Certificate.

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• 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…