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Job Title
Maintenance Technician – Aseptic
Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing all production equipment (injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, stretch wrappers) as well as facilities and auxiliary equipment (chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, water filtration, general plant maintenance). The Technician works closely with machine operators, supervisors, preventive maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical issues during shifts, and proposes solutions to complex and recurring problems to senior mechanics and management.
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 safely and timely.
- May fill in for production operator as needed.
- Create and report repairs throughout shift; complete required work‑order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
- Understand and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation; personal protective equipment is required where applicable.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
Please 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 of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
- 4 years of experience in a maintenance position.
- 4 years of experience managing people/projects.
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 in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
- Experience with Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motors; 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 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 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams.
- Skilled in repairing VFDs, 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; prioritizes tasks; shows respect to others; resolves customer issues; honors commitments.
- InnovACT: Recommends continuous improvement; adapts to unexpected changes; increases performance through efficiency.
- Find a Way: Seeks technical knowledge; understands interdepartmental impact; seeks solutions rather than blame.
- Empowered to be Great: Looks for self‑improvement; communicates clearly and promptly across all levels.
Education
Minimum Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, or a related specialization.
Certification / License
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family. Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members receive a limited package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 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 accident plan
- Special discount programs: pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
Benefits details at https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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Location
TEMPLE