Maintenance Technician Nights

Maintenance Technician – Nights

Company:
Niagara Bottling

Location:

Florence, SC

We’re looking for team members who want to be part of a dynamic environment where they can make an impact and build a satisfying career in the production of bottled water.

• Ensure equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Troubleshoot and repair facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis units, and other water filtration equipment.
• Work directly with operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shifts.
• Propose solutions to complex and recurring problems on production equipment to senior mechanics and management.
• Use schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, and systems; modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara’s defined processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems and complete required work order paperwork, including part and material usage reporting.
• Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation; use personal protective equipment where required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• May fill in for a production operator as needed.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in field or similar maintenance environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance position and managing people/projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Skilled in using shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
• Willingness to serve as a technical leader and trainer within a specific plant or machine center.
• Owns a personal toolbox and basic tools.
• Preferred: 6 years of experience in field or manufacturing environment, 6 years in a maintenance position, and 6 years managing people/projects.
• Preferred experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, servo motors, rotary equipment, thermodynamics, heat transfer, plastics processing, Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
• Experience with HVAC systems and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
• Skilled in fabrication (cutting, welding MIG/TIG/Stick).
• Knowledge of 480 VAC & 24 VDC power systems.
• Experience repairing VFDs, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi‑bus, can‑bus, profi‑bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.

• Lead Like an Owner:
  Prioritizes safety, task priorities, respect, customer issues, and internal commitments.
• Innov
  
  ACT:
  Makes recommendations for continuous improvement and demonstrates adaptability.
• Find a Way:
  Seeks solutions, understands interdepartmental impact.
• Empowered to be Great:
  Looks for self‑improvement and communicates clearly across levels.

• High School Diploma (minimum)
• Associate’s degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar specialization (preferred).

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage with virtual care options.
• Dental and vision care.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental well‑being benefits, including free counseling and family support.
• Family building benefits: enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and preservation, adoption,…