Maintenance Technician - Injection (Nights)

Niagara Bottling; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is looking for a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Dallas, Texas. The role is crucial for ensuring equipment uptime through effective troubleshooting and repair of production machinery and facility equipment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of maintenance experience and strong proficiency in interpreting technical schematics. Additional benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in field maintenance.
• Experience managing people or projects.
• Strong communication skills across departments.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Handle facilities and auxiliary equipment.
• Work with operators and mechanics to resolve issues.
• Diagnose systems using schematics and technical drawings.

Skills

Field maintenance experience

Project management experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to read schematics

Technical leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Shop equipment (hydraulic/mechanical presses)

Job description

Position Overview

Maintenance Technician – Injection (Nights). The role is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in‑depth troubleshooting and repair of all production and facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Handle facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, and other water filtration equipment.
• Work directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical issues during shift.
• Propose solutions to complex and recurring problems to senior mechanics and management.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, and conveyors; modify, lubricate, and operate equipment according to Niagara’s processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems and complete required work order paperwork.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete repairs safely and promptly.
• Fill in for production operator as needed.
• Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation; use personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure plant uptime.

Essential Functions

• Utilize schematics and technical drawings for troubleshooting.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
• Act as a technical leader and trainer within a specific plant or machine center.
• Own necessary tools and maintain an adequate toolbox.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in field maintenance or a similar role.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Strong communication skills across multiple departments.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Skilled in shop equipment and precision measurement tools.
• Willingness to lead and train within the plant.
• Preferred: 6 years of field experience, 6 years in a similar position, and 6 years of people/project management experience.
• Preferred: Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
• Preferred: Knowledge of VFDs, servo drives and motors, rotary press or filler equipment, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment, HVAC (chillers, air compressors), and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Preferred: Fabrication skills (cutting, welding), and experience with 480 VAC & 24 VDC electrical systems.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner – prioritize safety, tasks, and customer issues.
• InnovACT – recommend continuous improvements and adapt to changes.
• Find a Way – develop technical knowledge, seek solutions, and understand interdepartmental impact.
• Empowered to be Great – pursue self‑improvement, communicate effectively, and manage expectations.

Education

• High School Diploma (Minimum).
• Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or related field (Preferred).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Medical coverage with virtual care options.
• Dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including counseling.
• Family building benefits – enhanced fertility coverage and adoption support.
• Income protection – life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, critical illness, and accident plan.
• Special discount programs – pet plans, legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.