Sr. Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician – Niagara Bottling

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. Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, build lasting relationships, and develop a satisfying career. Competitive compensation and benefits packages are offered.

• 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 recurring problems.
• Rapidly identify machine problems to minimize equipment downtime; conduct root cause analysis to prevent re‑occurrence.
• Partner with other Senior 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 of bottling production specialization:
• Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set‑up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems.
• Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspection systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems.
• Labeling technology, roll‑fed and/or cut‑and‑stack, machine set‑up, hot‑melt gluing systems, and conveying systems.
• Dry‑end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Machine set‑up required for all pack size changes.
• Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:
• Husky injection molding machines – hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical systems.
• Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems.
• Mold systems – internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear, troubleshooting through detailed inspection.
• Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable nicotine levels.
• Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines and upload them to the BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and mean time between failures.
• Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on‑call availability, are essential to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs; own toolbox and basic tools.
• 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 may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 years’ experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 6 years’ experience in a similar position.
• 4 years’ experience managing people or projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross‑functional team members.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Skilled in shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, depth gauges).
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years’ experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years’…