Shift Mechanics

Shift Mechanics-3 Maintenance Technician

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.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. Key duties include:

• Perform troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment such as injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Repair facilities and auxiliary equipment including chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and perform general maintenance of the plant.
• Work directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues during shift.
• Propose solutions to complex and recurring problems on production equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management.
• Create and report repairs throughout shift, completing required work order paperwork and documenting parts and material usage.
• Maintain industrial control systems and work safely.

• Use schematics, technical drawings and testing equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other facility equipment.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara’s defined processes.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner.
• May fill in for production operator as needed.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.

• 4 Years of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
• 4 Years of experience in a similar position.
• 4 Years of experience managing people/projects (or a combination of work experience and education).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments.
• Basic 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.
• Skills with shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient 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.
• Own toolbox and basic tools.

• 6 Years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 Years of experience in a similar position.
• 6 Years of experience managing people/projects.
• Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
• Familiarity with VFD, servo drives, and servo motors.
• Knowledge of rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
• Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
• Experience with HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
• Fabrication skills such as cutting and welding (MIG, TIG or stick).
• Experience with electrical systems including 480
  
  VAC & 24
  
  VDC power.
• Repair skills for variable frequency drives, servo motors, PLC input/output cards, safety modules, and communication systems such as ASI‑bus, CAN‑bus, Profi‑bus, Ethernet.

• 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.
• Resolves customer issues promptly and honors commitments.
• Innovates – continuously improves policies, methods,…