Maintenance Technician (2-2-3 Nights Schedule)

Niagara Bottling; Elsmere (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking Maintenance Technicians for their Cincinnati plant. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in maintenance and be proficient in using various tools and equipment. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a maintenance role or similar environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain industrial control systems safely.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical systems diagnosis

Electrical systems repair

Hydraulic systems operation

Pneumatic systems maintenance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shop equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Position Overview

At Niagara, we’re looking for Maintenance Technicians who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. This position follows a 2‑2‑3 nights schedule and is based at the Cincinnati plant.

Essential Functions

• Diagnose and repair 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 defined processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete repairs safely and timely.
• Provide on‑call support for production operators as needed.
• Create and report repairs throughout the shift, completing required work orders and documenting parts and material usage.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Use personal protective equipment where required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to support equipment and facility uptime.
• Perform additional troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, and other water‑filtration equipment.
• Collaborate with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve issues that arise during shift.
• Propose solutions to complex and recurring problems to senior mechanics and management.

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 or 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.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
  • Skill with shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
  • Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, depth gauges).
  • Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the 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 or projects.
  • Experience with high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
  • Experience with variable frequency drives (VFD), servo drives, and servo motors.
  • Experience with rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler.
  • Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
  • Familiarity with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
  • Experience with HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors.
  • Experience working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
  • Skill in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
  • Skill working with electrical systems including 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
  • Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams.
  • Skill in repairing 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 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 through learning from other experts.
  • Understands inter‑departmental 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 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 a related specialization.

Certification / License

• Required: N/A.
• Preferred: N/A.

Foreign Language

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical access, including virtual care options.
• Dental and 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 including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection: life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
• Special discounts including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

Employment Equity

• *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.
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• Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Niagara Plant Name: Cincinnati