Maintenance Technician
Apply to join Niagara Bottling as a Maintenance Technician and help achieve our mission to provide customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.
Why Join Niagara?
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with the chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- 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 plant equipment.
- Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara’s processes.
- Maintain industrial control systems.
- Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and timely.
- May fill in for production operator as needed.
- Create and report repairs throughout shift, completing required work order paperwork and documenting parts and material usage.
- Understand and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
- Document and report any safety or mechanical issues per Niagara’s procedures.
- Understand that duties and responsibilities may change over time.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
- 4 years of experience in a maintenance position.
- 4 years of experience managing people/projects.
- Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across 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, lathe, and assorted power tools.
- Proficient with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, 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 of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
- 6 years of experience in a maintenance position.
- 6 years of 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 technologies such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), servo drives, servo motors, rotary equipment, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and plastics processing.
- 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.
- Experience repairing variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (ASI‑Bus, CAN‑Bus, Profi‑Bus, Ethernet), PLC I/O cards, and safety modules.
Competencies
- 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.
- Increases performance through greater efficiency.
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge by 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 oneself through growth and development opportunities.
- Communicates clearly and promptly across all levels.
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
Education
- Minimum: High School Diploma.
- Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar specialization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages for Team Members.
- Qualified applicants from Los Angeles County considered under the Fair Chance Ordinance, California Fair Chance Act, and applicable laws.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Manufacturing (Food and Beverage Services)
EEO / Fair Hiring Statement
Our recruitment process is governed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a federal contracting employer, we are required to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We review applications fairly and without discrimination.
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