Automation Development Program - Las Vegas, NV.

niagarawater; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + telehealth

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leaves

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is launching an Automation Development Program in Las Vegas, NV to train Maintenance Technicians into Automation specialists for high-speed bottling lines. The program combines classroom and on-the-job training with hands-on engineering exposure.

The role emphasizes learningPLC maintenance, project support, and emergency repairs while ensuring safety and adherence to procedures. Travel may be required up to 65% and degrees in Mechatronics, CS, or Electrical are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 2 years of experience in maintenance or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: 4 years of experience in maintenance or a similar environment.
• Travel: up to 65% of travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and learn from PLC Sr. 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.
• 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 learning objectives for each learning activity in theory and practice.
• Work safely & follow written procedures to do so.
• Follow & respect company rules, staff and their peers.
• Be at work on time based on their assigned schedule.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree

Vocational Technical School Certificate in a related field

Tools

Blueprints reading

Job description

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.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Automation Development Program - Las Vegas, NV

Starting May/June 2027

The Automation Development Program 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.

Essential Functions

• Shadow and learn from PLC Sr. 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 2 Years - Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: 4 Years - Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• List if any travel is required using percentage of time: 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.

Competencies

Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

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

Certification/License

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

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required
• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$28.90 - $41.91 / Hourly

Benefits

• Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision