Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 120,090,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical including virtual care

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling Richmond is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production lines up by diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will collaborate with Operators, Supervisors and Sr.

Technicians to resolve complex issues, document repairs, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role requires hands-on experience with shop tools, schematics reading, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred in manufacturing or mechatronics.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and interpret drawings.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or beverage packaging is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient with shop tools and measurement equipment; willingness to lead training.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems on production lines.
• Repair equipment, conveyors, and related facility systems in a safe, timely manner.
• Modify and document repairs; maintain plant safety rules and PPE usage.
• Support operators and supervisors; may fill in for operator duties as needed.
• Report repairs and parts usage with accurate work orders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing/automation

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Bench grinder

Drill press

Milling machines

Lathe

Calipers / precision measuring tools

Job description

Minimum Required:

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.

• 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.

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

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. The Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.

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

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritises tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritises resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honours 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 Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$28.90 - $41.91 / Hourly

Benefits

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

• 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.

Niagara Plant Name

RICHMOND