Reference #: R40141At 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.

　　Senior Maintenance Technician

　　The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshootingand repair of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all productionequipment to maintenance team and Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subjectmatter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders,blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers. TheSr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipmentsuch as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and generalmaintenance of the plant. Sr. Maintenance Technician works directly with Maintenance Technicians,machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr. MaintenanceTechnician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies.Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technicianchampions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.Essential Functions

　　Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide* Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speedbottle manufacturing and packaging* Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems* Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root causeanalysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence* Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems* Use of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughputperformance* Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status duringplanned downtime* Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshootingprocedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:o Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and qualityinspection systemso Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures,vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systemso Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems,and conveying systemso Dry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and roboticpalletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required for all pack size changeso Common OEM's for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long

　　Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:o Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanicalsystemso Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, visioninspection, conveying, and cooling systemso Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of componentwear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced productso Plastic processi g at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptablelevels of acetaldehyde (AA)Create SOP's for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failureRegular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essentialfunctions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-timePlease 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, responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:6 Years - Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment6 Years - Experience in Position4 Years - Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organizationExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumaticSkilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power toolsProficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gaugesWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center

　　Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years- Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment10+ Years - Experience working in Position6 Years - Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and education4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding,packaging, or beverage4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiativesSkilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC powerAbility to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagramsSkilled 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

　　CompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to