Maintenance Technician- Aseptic

Niagara Bottling; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Job summary

A beverage company in Hazle Village seeks a Maintenance Technician- Aseptic. The role involves ensuring equipment uptime through troubleshooting and repair of production equipment. The ideal candidate has 4+ years experience in maintenance, with strong communication skills and ability to read schematics. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 Years of experience in field or similar maintenance environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment.
• Maintain industrial control systems.

Skills

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors

Effective communication of issues and solutions

Ability to read and interpret schematics

Skilled in the use of shop equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Hydraulic and mechanical presses

Bench grinder

Lathe

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Technician- Aseptic role at Niagara Bottling.

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- Aseptic

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, and other water filtration equipment, and general maintenance of the plant. The Technician works directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shifts.

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 the 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.
• Use personal protective equipment where required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• 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, lathe, and assorted power tools.
• Proficient 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 the 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 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
  • Priority on safety and immediate escalation of safety issues.
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals.
  • Shows respect and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues.
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT
  • Recommends continuous improvement of policies, methods, procedures, and 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 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 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.

Benefits

For more information on our benefits, visit: 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.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing; Food and Beverage Services