Senior Maintenance Technician - Packaging & Molding

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement across high-speed bottling and packaging lines in Connecticut. You will drive equipment reliability, safety practices, and standardized maintenance programs while mentoring teams and coordinating with plant leadership.

The role requires strong electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical skills, experience with CMMS, and a proven ability to implement preventive and predictive maintenance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 6+ years in the maintenance position.
• 4+ years of experience managing people/projects; may include mix of work experience and education.
• Effective communication across departments and with leadership; proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Identify machine problems quickly to minimize downtime; perform root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Utilize software to analyze issues and drive throughput performance.
• Train, mentor, and develop Operators and Maintenance staff on procedures and reliability practices.
• Collaborate with plant leadership on CI initiatives, equipment upgrades, process optimization and corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analyses using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and failure trend analysis.
• Utilize CMMS and downtime data to identify inefficiencies and recurring failures; support lubrication and vibration programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Machinery maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

CMMS software usage

Leadership and training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechatronics

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

Depth gauges

Vibration analysis equipment

CMMS software

Job description

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement across high-speed bottling and packaging lines in Connecticut. You will drive equipment reliability, safety practices, and standardized maintenance programs while mentoring teams and coordinating with plant leadership.

The role requires strong electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical skills, experience with CMMS, and a proven ability to implement preventive and predictive maintenance,