Maintenance Technician (Nights)

Niagara Bottling; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the uptime of production and auxiliary equipment in our Richmond plant. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a maintenance environment, focusing on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

You will work collaboratively to resolve mechanical issues while adhering to safety protocols. Benefits include medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in maintenance environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Skilled in using shop equipment and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime through troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain industrial control systems.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Teamwork

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Technician (Nights)

Company Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Troubleshoot and repair facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, water filtration equipment, and perform general plant maintenance.
• Work directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventive maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical issues during shifts.
• Propose solutions to complex and recurring problems on production equipment 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 in a safe and timely manner.
• May fill in for production operator as needed.
• Create and report repairs throughout the 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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Use personal protective equipment where required.

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 similar position.
  • 4 Years of experience managing people or 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 using shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
  • Proficient with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, 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.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 6 Years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 6 Years of experience working in the position.
  • 6 Years of experience managing people or projects.
  • Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
  • Experience with technologies such as Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), servo drives, servo motors, rotary equipment, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
  • Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
  • HVAC experience including chillers and/or air compressors.
  • Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
  • Fabrication skills such as cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
  • Skilled with electrical systems including 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams.
  • Skilled in repairing variable frequency drives, servo motors, controllers, communication systems (ASI‑bus, CAN‑bus, Profi‑bus, Ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Prioritizes safety and escalates issues 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 to unexpected changes.
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
  • Understand interdepartmental impact of decisions.
  • 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.
  • Manages expectations effectively.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or similar 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, 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 including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

*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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Niagara Plant Name: RICHMOND