Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental well-being benefits

Life & AD&D

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Baytown, TX, seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep production and facility equipment running by quickly troubleshooting and repairing bottling line systems and facility machinery.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in maintenance or similar roles, with strong electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic reading skills, plus experience with shop tools and precision measurement devices. This role requires reliability and safety focus.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
• 4 years experience in a similar position.
• 4 years managing people or projects.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficient with shop equipment including hydraulic presses, bench grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
• Own toolbox and basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, and systems, including conveyors and facility machinery.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment per Niagara’s defined processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete repairs safely and timely.
• Fill in for a production operator as needed.
• Create and report repairs throughout the shift; complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
• Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting and machine operation; use personal protective equipment where required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

People management

MS Office

Schematics reading

Shop equipment

Precision measuring

Own tools

Electrical diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Mills

Lathes

Power tools

Job description

Niagara is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime through timely troubleshooting and repair of production and facility equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, stretch wrappers, chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis units, and other water filtration equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 years experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
• 4 years experience in a similar position.
• 4 years managing people or projects.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficient with shop equipment including hydraulic presses, bench grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
• Own toolbox and basic tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 years experience in a similar position.
• 6 years experience managing people or projects.
• Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servo drives, rotary equipment, thermodynamics, HVAC, and fabrication (cutting and welding).
• Experience with 480VAC & 24VDC power, PLC and safety modules, and communication protocols (ASI‑bus, CAN‑bus, Profi‑bus, Ethernet).

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, and systems, including conveyors and facility machinery.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment per Niagara’s defined processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete repairs safely and timely.
• Fill in for a production operator as needed.
• Create and report repairs throughout the shift; complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
• Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting and machine operation; use personal protective equipment where required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.

Competencies – Niagara’s LIFE Model

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Make safety the number one priority.
  • Escalate safety issues immediately.
  • Prioritize tasks based on department goals.
  • Show respect, confront interpersonal issues directly, and prioritize customer resolution.
  • Respond promptly and honor commitments to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT
  • Recommend continuous improvements to policies, methods, procedures, and products.
  • Adapt to unexpected changes and increase performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Develop technical knowledge by learning from experts.
  • Understand interdepartmental impact of decisions.
  • Seek solutions rather than blame.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently pursue self‑improvement through growth opportunities.
  • Communicate clearly and promptly across all levels.
  • Manage expectations effectively.

Education

• High School Diploma.
• Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, or related specialization (preferred).

Certification/License

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

Foreign Language

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical (including virtual care options).
• Dental and Vision.
• 401(k) with company match and Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental well‑being benefits (free counseling for employees and household members).
• Family Building Benefits (enhanced fertility benefits, adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements).
• 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.

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, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name: BAYTOWN