Mainteance Technician - Night Shift

Niagara Bottling; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental and caregiver leaves

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company/ER

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, repair equipment, and maintain industrial control systems while ensuring safety and uptime across the facility.

The role requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, ability to read schematics, and readiness to lead and train within a defined area of the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years – experience in field or similar maintenance environment.
• Minimum 4 years – experience in position.
• Experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, drawings, and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility.
• Maintain industrial control systems and report repairs.
• Create and report repairs during shift and document parts usage.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or related

Job description

Mainteance Technician - Night Shift

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.

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and testing equipment
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at 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 in a safe and timely manner May fill in for production operator as needed
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts and material usage
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation. Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime
• 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: 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment 4 Years – Experience in Position 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments Basic 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 the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center Will need own toolbox and basic tools

Preferred Qualifications

6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 6 Years – Experience working in Position 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries Experience with the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick) Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules

Competencies

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: High School Diploma Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization

Certification/License

Required: N/A Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None Preferred: None

Benefits

• 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

Notes about applicants

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.

Agency note

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees. Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. 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!

Culture

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.