Engineering Technician I

Niagara Bottling; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support production plants nationwide. You will work on the production floor with plant technicians, perform diagnostic visits on production lines, participate in annual rebuilds/overhauls, and provide expert assistance to plant maintenance teams to keep lines running smoothly.

The role requires teamwork in teams of four, training of Engineering Technicians through on-the-job methods, identifying problems and wear, conducting root-cause

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel Approximately 75% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant support to Niagara facilities and maintenance teams.
• Perform diagnostic visits and identify wear on machine centers.
• Assist in annual rebuilds/overhauls and prep machine centers for repair.
• Train and evaluate Engineering Technicians through on-the-job methods.
• Collaborate with teams to develop training modules and improve OJT processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Technician I

The Engineering Technician II will be working on the production floor with plant technicians at Niagara facilities around the country. Tasks include performing diagnostic visits on production lines in preparation for an annual rebuild/overhaul, taking part, on a team, in those line rebuilds/overhauls, and providing support to those plants that are in need of help.

Essential Functions

• Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities
  
  
  
  • Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance teams and internal Engineering Technicians
  
  
  • Aid in any needed repairs on production machinery, as necessary
  
  
  • Provide information on needs for long term success of facilities, including but not limited to the Focus Line Process
  
  
  
  


• Diagnostic Visits
  
  
  
  • Identify problems and wear & tear on machine centers for every line.
  
  
  • Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions
  
  
  • Develop suggestions for parts and labor needed during annual rebuilds/overhauls
  
  
  
  


• Annual Rebuilds/Overhauls
  
  
  
  • Work on teams of 4, along with plant maintenance teams
  
  
  • Prepare machine centers to repair/rebuild problems found during Diagnostic Visits
  
  
  • Training
  
  
  • Attend machine center specific master class training as a baseline
  
  
  • Assist with evaluation of Engineering Technicians skills on machine centers via a written assessment card
  
  
  • Assist with the training of Engineering Technicians thru an OJT style format
  
  
  • Suggest machine center specific training modules for the Engineering Technicians that are needed above and beyond the OJT system
  
  
  • Assist with the further development and implementation of the OJT style training for our group
  
  
  • Travel Requirements: Approximately 75% of the year
  
  
  • 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 Field or similar manufacturing environment
  
  
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position
  
  
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
  
  
  
  


• experience may include a combination of work experience and education


• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  
  
  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position
  
  
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
  
  
  
  


• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Some Proficiency in, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Able to work with others
  
  
  
  • Often placed in teams of 4, or occasionally more.
  
  
  • Often working in conjunction with plant maintenance staff
  
  
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative


• Able to work with minimal supervision


• Must exhibit leadership capability when working both alone and with teams in order to complete projects safely and in a timely fashion.


• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal 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


• Required to be considered an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in a given machine center that is pertinent to Niagara Bottlings business needs.

Education

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


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

Certification/License

• Required: N/A


• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required


• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$21.38 - $28.33 / Hourly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

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


• 401(k) with company match


• Health Savings Account with company match


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members


• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements


• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan


• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.


• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities


• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

*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.

Location

Niagara Plant Name

CORP‑OFFSITE