Maintenance Technician

At Niagara, we’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to be part of our mission to provide customers with high‑quality, affordable bottled water.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at the facility.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara’s defined processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and timely.
• May fill in for production operator as needed.
• Create and report repairs throughout shift; complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation; personal protective equipment is required where applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Note:
  
  This job description is non‑exhaustive; duties may change.

• 4 years of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment (
  or equivalent education
  ).
• 4 years of experience in this position.
• 4 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Skilled in shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and power tools.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, dial indicators, bore and depth gauges.
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a machine center.
• Own toolbox and basic tools.

• 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 years of experience in this position.
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), servo drives and motors.
• Experience with rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
• Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
• HVAC experience including chillers and/or air compressors.
• Fabrication capabilities such as cutting, welding (MIG, TIG, stick).
• Electrical system experience including 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
• Repair of PLC I/O cards, safety modules, and communication systems.

Minimum required:
High School Diploma.

Preferred:
Associate’s degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, or related specialization.

Required:

None.

Preferred:
None.

Required:

None.

Preferred:
None.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling for employees and household members.
• Family Building Benefits including fertility and adoption support.
• Income protection:
  Life & AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident plan.
• Special discount programs (pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

Location:

Temple, TX.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Manufacturing.

Industry: Food and Beverage Services.

* 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.

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