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.

　　Sr. Maintenance Technician

　　Are you a problem solver who enjoys tinkering with gadgets and equipment? Do you excel in a fast-paced environment where you are empowered to make decisions in a variety of projects? We want to talk to you about our opening for a Senior Maintenance Technician.

　　Allow us to introduce ourselves:

　　We know that individuals with your skill sets are in high demand, so why should you choose Niagara? We are a family-owned and operated leading beverage manufacturer in the United States with the fastest production lines in the world. We’re growing rapidly both across the nation and internationally, providing vast opportunities for career advancement. As a vertically integrated bottling company, we make our own caps and bottles and use the most advanced technology. We produce a variety of products including purified water, sparkling water, vitamin-enhanced waters, and sport drinks. While innovation is the key to our success, our tradition of high quality, value-priced bottled water will never change.

　　Niagara is a high-performing, entrepreneurial company with focus on safety and continuous improvement. We use advanced, state-of-the art technologies to accomplish our mission of sustainability and responsibly providing quality water to our reputable and internationally recognized customers. Across our maintenance teams, we invest in our equipment and our people, equipping and empowering you and your colleagues to make decisions that drive our continued success.

　　What we offer:

　　An encouraging and supportive culture where your career growth and development is prioritized

　　The ability for you to make a tangible impact in an innovative and fast-paced environment

　　Collaboration with other life-long learners who share your curiosity and desire for constant improvement

　　Competitive pay and benefits that include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, retirement savings, and of course… refreshing water

　　Job Summary:

　　As a subject matter expert, the Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures all equipment is running smoothly through quick in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all types of manufacturing equipment. No day is the same -- your expertise may be called on to fix an urgent issue or you may implement new ideas and modify equipment to improve efficiency. Working as a team with other technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and department managers, the Sr. Maintenance Technician will collaborate to resolve mechanical issues. Through preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician will develop and implement standard methodologies aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies and champion continuous improvement efforts as well as assist with training in their designated focus area.

　　What you would be doing as a Senior Maintenance Technician:

　　Demonstrate root-cause problem solving to identify and perform equipment repairs and improvements

　　Work directly with management to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of reoccurring problems

　　Coach and mentor operators, technicians and other peers on maintenance and technical procedures related to high speed bottle manufacturing equipment

　　Plan, lead and execute preventative maintenance efforts to minimize equipment downtime

　　Participate in special projects on equipment upgrades or installations

　　Collaborate with your peers and team members to transfer specialist technical knowledge on Sidel, Krones, Husky or other equipment technology

　　Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job, and being available on call may be a requirement

　　Utilize your experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment, and lead and develop others on the functionality and repair of equipment

　　Creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives

　　Utilize skills in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick), and work with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power

　　Read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams, and repair variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules

　　Practice plant safety guidelines at all times and encourage your peers to practice safety all times

　　End each shift knowing you made a difference

　　Profile of our Senior Maintenance Technicians:

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　5 years of work experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment

　　High school diploma or GED

　　Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization

　　Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

　　Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members

　　Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic

　　Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools

　　Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges

　　Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center

　　Preferred requirements:

　　7 years of work experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment

　　Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization

　　4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage

　　4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment

　　1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment

　　2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives

　　Life at Niagara:

　　The Senior Maintenance Technician embodies the values of Niagara’s culture, especially focusing in the following key drivers of success:

　　Lead Like an Owner: Do you thrive in overcoming obstacles and with a sense of urgency in achieving objectives?

　　InnovACT: Love making recommendations to continually improve policies, methods, procedures and/or products?

　　Find a way: Like to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts?

　　Empowered to be great: Enjoy communicating effectively to resolve issues, teach others, and make improvements?

　　If this sounds like you, or you are interested in learning more about life at Niagara, please apply and we’ll connect with you soon.

　　Benefits

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　　Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

　　Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.

　　From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

　　We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

　　Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.