Sr. Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,965 - 71,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime through effective troubleshooting and repairs. Responsibilities include training staff, leading projects for continuous improvement, and analyzing issues to enhance production efficiency. Candidates should have 6+ years in a maintenance role and a High School Diploma. This position offers an hourly rate ranging from $36.27 to $51.69.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and manufacturing practices.
• Train Operators and Supervisors on technical procedures.
• Identify machine problems and minimize downtime.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Hydraulic presses

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Sr. Maintenance Technician role at Niagara Bottling. The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The role acts as a subject matter expert on production equipment and supports continuous improvement, training, and best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce the highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide.
• Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and resolution of recurring problems.
• Rapidly identify machine problems to minimize downtime and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross-functional problems.
• Analyze issues using available software systems to drive throughput performance.
• Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during planned downtime.
• Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in designated focus areas.
• Provide expertise in areas of bottling production specialization including:
• Blow molding (PET processing, machine setup, mold changes, quality inspection systems)
• Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding, vision inspections, laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, conveying systems
• Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut-and-stack, machine setup, hot-melt gluing systems, conveying systems
• Dry-end packaging (case packers, conveyors, robotic palletizers, stretch wrappers) and machine set-up for all pack size changes
• Common OEMs for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long
• Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in injection technology:
• Husky injection molding machines and related auxiliary systems
• Mold systems, hot runner and cold half maintenance, wear inspection
• Plastic processing at high speeds with tight tolerances and AA control
• Create SOPs for troubleshooting and upload to BDA system; maintain machine reliability
• Maintain regular attendance and on-call availability as essential for uptime
• Stand/walk in manufacturing environment; lift up to 50 lbs; possess own toolbox

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 years – experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment
• 6 years – experience in a relevant position
• 4 years – experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with shop equipment (hydraulic/mechanical presses, grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, and power tools)
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment
• Willingness to lead and train others in a plant or machine center

• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years – experience in maintenance manufacturing environment
• 10+ years – experience in the specific position
• 6 years – experience managing people/projects
• 4 years in blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage
• 4 years of experience with packaging/bottling equipment (Krones, Husky, Sidel, etc.)
• 1 year – experience leading and developing others on equipment functionality and repair
• 2 years – experience creating process improvements or CI initiatives
• Skilled in fabrication (MIG/TIG/Stick) and electrical systems (480VAC & 24VDC)
• Ability to read process and instrumentation schematics; experience with VFDs, servo motors/controllers, and communication networks

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing or related field

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Typical Compensation

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$36.27 - $51.69 / Hour

Benefits

See Niagara benefits at: care ers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.