Maintenance Technician: Injection Molding & Packaging

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure uptime of production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, conveyors, and packaging systems. You will work with operators, Supervisors, and senior technicians to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on shift.

Responsibilities include repairing conveyors, maintaining control systems, and following strict safety rules; willingness to step in for operators as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment
• 4 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• 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 and lathe, and assorted power tools
• Proficient skills 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 plant or machine center
• Will need own toolbox and basic tools
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries
• Experience with the following technologies: VFD, servo drives, 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic and hydraulic

Schematics reading

Shop tools proficiency

Precision measurement tools

Leadership training

Own toolbox

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Krones equipment

Sidel equipment

Husky equipment

VFDs (Variable frequency drives)

Servo drives

Servo motors

PLC I/O cards

Electrical schematics

Job description

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure uptime of production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, conveyors, and packaging systems. You will work with operators, Supervisors, and senior technicians to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on shift.

Responsibilities include repairing conveyors, maintaining control systems, and following strict safety rules; willingness to step in for operators as needed is expected.