Automation Technician III

Automation Technician III at Niagara Bottling. 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.

As an Automation Technician III at Niagara Bottling, you will be working on the production floor with plant Automation technicians at Niagara facilities around the country. Tasks include performing advanced troubleshooting, upgrades on production lines automation systems and providing technical support to those plants that need help. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring the plant Automation technicians.

• Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities
  • Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance and automation teams
  • Aid in any needed repairs on production machinery, as necessary
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex machine electrical issues
• Automated Upgrades
  • Perform root cause analysis for automated machine upgrades
  • Research and Development of innovative technologies for increased output and reducing labor
• Technician Training
  • Share knowledge with the plant electrical and automation technicians
  • Seek out training opportunities for team development and report to Technical Engineering Manager
• Travel Requirements:
  Approximately 75% of the year
• 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:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0-1 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Note:
  
  experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Note:
  
  experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Proficiency in, but not limited to:
  • AB Automation software
  • Siemens Automation software
  • B&R system knowledge for troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
• Able to work alone and with others
  • Often sent out for plant support alone with minimal supervision
  • Often working in conjunction with plant electrical maintenance staff
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative
• Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • Associate's Degree in Engineering or other related field
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: N/A

• Required:
  
  None
• Preferred:
  None

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly

$28.19 - $40.88 / Hour

• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services