Reference #: R41755At 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 - PLC
Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electricaltroubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC has strongworking knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB),B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC acts as a subject matter experton behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems anddata collection/system backups. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC performs troubleshooting and repair offacilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. TheSr. Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators,Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. Sr. MaintenanceTechnician-PLC develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies.Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their 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 continuousimprovement, 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, andconveying 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 troubleshootingprocedures 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 processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptablelevels of acetaldehyde (AA)Create SOP's for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA systemRegular 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 an electrical maintenance environment6 Years - Experience in Position4 Years - Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to read and interpret schematics: electrical and instrumentation diagramsFamiliarity with all basic hand tools, multi-meter and PLC Hardware (I/O modules, communication modules, CPUs and safety relays)Knowledgeable on RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7 and Factory Talk StudioWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine centerSkilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi- bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modulesDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years- Experience in an electrical maintenance 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 troubleshooting one of the following operating systems: AllenBradley (AB), B&R or Siemens4 years of experience in an electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or otherpackaging or bottling equipment1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair ofelectro-mechanical equipment2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiativesSkilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication linesSkilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC powerAbility to read and interpret schematics: process and instrumentation diagramsProficiency in troubleshooting one or more of the following automation systems: AllenBradley (AB), B&R, and/or SiemensWorking experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk StudioUnderstanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructureKnowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and/or B&R Automation Studios
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 interpe