Engineering Technician I (Oklahoma City, OK)

Niagara Bottling; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company 2

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling seeks an Engineering Technician I to support production lines at our Oklahoma City facility. You will work on diagnostics, rebuilds, and on-site training of technicians, collaborating with plant maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability.

You will participate in annual line improvements, support multiple Niagara sites, and travel about 75% of the year. Minimum two years' manufacturing experience required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Responsibilities

• Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance teams and internal Engineering Technicians
• Perform diagnostic visits on production lines and participate in line rebuilds/overhauls
• Assist with training of Engineering Technicians

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership capability

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Engineering Technician I (Oklahoma City, OK)

Position Location: 6120 SW 29TH Street, Ste C l Oklahoma City, OK 73179 USA

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.

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.
• This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priority Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances Increases performance through greater efficiency Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions Seeks solutions rather than placing blame Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across Communicates effectively to manage expectations

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
• Preferred: None

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly $21.38 - $28.33 / 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
• 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!

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless! Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members. We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.