Sr. Maintenance Technician

Sr. Maintenance Technician

The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all production equipment with the maintenance team and Operators and acts as a subject‑matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and/or stretch wrappers.

The Sr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, other water filtration equipment, and general maintenance of the plant. The Sr. Maintenance Technician works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr. Maintenance Technician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies.

Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.

• Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant‑wide.
• Train and lead Operators, Mechanics, and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high‑speed bottle manufacturing and packaging.
• Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re‑occurring problems.
• Rapidly identify machine problems to minimize equipment downtime and conduct root‑cause analysis to prevent re‑occurrence.
• Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross‑functional problems.
• Use available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performance.
• Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like‑new status during planned downtime.
• Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas: blow molding, filling/capping, labeling technology, dry‑end packaging, and injection technology.
• Provide machine‑set up support for all pack‑size changes.
• Maintain SOPs for troubleshooting machines and upload them to the BDA system; ensure machine reliability and maintain mean time between failures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, and be on call as required to ensure equipment and facility uptime.

• 6 years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 6 years of experience in a maintenance technician position.
• 4 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Experience communicating effectively and resolving issues across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, depth gauges).
• Willingness to serve as a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the plant.
• Own toolbox and basic tools; able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

• 10+ years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience in a maintenance technician position.
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects.
• 4 years of experience in blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage production.
• 4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other 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.
• Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
• Ability to read and interpret process and…