Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department and ensure that production machinery and equipment function reliably. This role involves overseeing staff, coordinating preventive maintenance, and enhancing production methods.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to manage teams effectively. A comprehensive benefits package is offered alongside competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience managing people or projects.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities and oversee the team.
• Review and approve preventive maintenance documents.
• Assist with root cause analysis of equipment failures.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

People management

Root-cause analysis

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or business administration

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of maintenance workers to ensure that production equipment, machinery or instruments function reliably and safely.
• Monitor workers responsible for maintenance of production equipment and related systems.
• Assist with root‑cause analysis of equipment failures and implement fixes.
• Be available for on‑call as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of injection molding, blow molding and packaging equipment.
• Oversee activities of the maintenance department.
• Review and approve preventive maintenance documents.
• Schedule and manage preventive maintenance activities.
• Build world‑class mechanical and preventive maintenance teams, keeping production equipment in excellent condition, lines running at high efficiencies, and maintaining proper stock of parts.
• Oversee outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.
• Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Hire, train, coach, and review the performance of employees.
• Work with HR on employee discipline issues, terminations and recruitment.
• Oversee safety team activities, monitor and enforce safety requirements.
• Build a positive work environment.
• Develop, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency of shop, department or work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain time and maintenance records.
• Develop capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
• Estimate, requisition and inspect materials.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 Years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 Years of experience in position.
• 4 Years of experience managing people or projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Required to lift items up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 Years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 Years of experience in position.
• 6 Years of experience managing people or projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner: identify safety issues and take prompt corrective action; coach or correct unsafe team behavior; prioritize quality, productivity and cost; encourage honest feedback from direct reports, peers and managers; use customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external relationships.
• InnovACT: understand concepts of process consistency and waste minimization; modify goals based on changing business needs; promote sharing of opposing viewpoints.
• Find a Way: anticipate problems and opportunities within the functional area and recommend proactive solutions; use technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate others; leverage technical know‑how to solve challenging problems; encourage and model teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations.

Education

• Minimum required: Associate’s degree in engineering, business administration or other related field/vocational studies.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or other related field/vocational studies.

Certification & License

• Required: N/A.
• Preferred: N/A.

Foreign Language

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for regular full‑time team members; limited package for part‑time, intern and seasonal team members.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 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: enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation; adoption, surrogacy and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection: life and AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness and accident plan.
• Special discount programs: pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking and others.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.

Los Angeles County applicants only.

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.