Sr. Maintenance Technician - Injection

Sr. Maintenance Technician – Injection

Company:
Niagara Bottling

Location:

Niagara, CA

Join our mission to provide high quality, affordable bottled water. We are looking for a seasoned maintenance technician to ensure uninterrupted plant operations through predictive and preventive maintenance, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure equipment uptime through timely troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Perform maintenance on auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis and other water filtration systems.
• Act as subject‑matter expert on at least one equipment area and train operators, mechanics, and supervisors on technical procedures.
• Lead and execute continuous‑improvement projects with plant leadership to resolve recurring problems, upgrade equipment, and drive throughput performance.
• Use data analysis and diagnostic software to perform root‑cause analysis, schedule planned downtime, and coordinate overhaul and refurbishment activities.
• Document troubleshooting procedures and upload SOPs to the BDA system; maintain machine reliability and mean‑time‑between‑failure metrics.
• Maintain safety standards, good manufacturing practices, and regulatory compliance throughout all maintenance activities.
• Participate in on‑call rotations, stand or walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lb. Required to carry a personal toolbox and basic tools.

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Experience managing people/projects (minimum 4 years).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to resolve issues across departments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Hands‑on skills with hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and power tools.
• Proficient in precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
• Preferred: 10+ years in a maintenance manufacturing role; experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel or other bottling equipment.
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated continuous‑improvement initiatives and technical leadership.

• Experience with blow molding and injection molding production lines.
• Familiarity with labeling technology and packaging equipment.
• Experience creating process improvements, welding (MIG, TIG, stick), and variable‑frequency drive repair.

• Lead Like an Owner – Safety first, prioritize tasks, respect colleagues, meet commitments.
• InnovACT – Continuously improve policies, methods, and procedures.
• Find a Way – Seek solutions, understand interdepartmental impacts.
• Empowered to be Great – Pursue growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

• Minimum:
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Associate’s Degree in manufacturing technology, mechatronics, or related field.

• Hourly: $38.95 – $55.51

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We are an equal opportunity employer. Salary and compensation will be equitable and nondiscriminatory. Applicants with arrest or conviction records are considered per the California Fair Chance Act.