Automation Development Program - Dallas; Fort Worth area

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.

Automation Development Program – Dallas (Fort Worth area)

The Automation Apprenticeship Program (AAP) is designed to develop Automation Sr. Maintenance Technicians for Niagara Bottling’s Maintenance department. An AAP participant will learn the skills necessary to act as an Automation specialist through a combination of formal classroom training and on-the-job training. Participants will specifically learn how to perform automation functions as it pertains to high-speed bottling equipment and utilities.

The AAP participant will complete the below learning objectives of the training program:

• Shadow and learn from PLC. Maintenance Technicians, Automation Engineers groups, Automation Specialist groups
• Assist with automation projects
• Assist with downed equipment repair during the production shift as needed
• Assist with crisis downtime situations
• Research and documentation using a computer
• Attend OEM trainings and apply learnings upon returning to the plant (at plant’s discretion)
• Perform on-demand maintenance and repair of equipment in the manufacturing facility
• Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor
• Explain and demonstrate accomplishment of the learning objectives for each learning activity in both theory and practice
• Work safely & follow the written procedures to do so
• Follow & respect company rules, staff and their peers
• Be at work on time based on their assigned schedule

* Please 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, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment
• Travel: 65% of travel may be required
• Technician
  
  Education:
  
  Ability to understand and do math;
  Mechanical and electrical aptitude;
  Attention to detail and organized;
  Ability to read blueprints & schematics;
  Able to stand, sit, squat or reach up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job;
  Great attendance, be willing to work as a team, and take pride in their performance;
  Basic computer skills.

• 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
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • Associate's Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred:
  Vocational Technical School Certificate in a related field

• Required:
  
  None
• Preferred:
  None

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly $28.90 - $41.91 / Hourly

Benefits:

Los Angeles County applicants only
** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.