Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling; Ponchatoula (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Ponchatoula, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure uptime of our bottling lines. You will diagnose and repair production equipment, from injection molders to conveyors, and collaborate with operators and maintenance staff.

The role requires reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, and adhering to safety rules. You will document repairs, use PPE, and may step in for operators as needed. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing production equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read schematics and use testing equipment.
• Strong safety and attendance record.
• Ability to work with teams and operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, and conveyors at the facility.
• Maintain and operate equipment per Niagara processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Work independently or with others to complete safe repairs.
• Fill in for production operator as needed.
• Document repairs and part usage during shift.
• Follow plant safety rules and use PPE as required.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Note: this job description is subject to change.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety procedures

Documentation

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.

Consider Applying Here, If You Want To

• 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