Sr. Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hazle Township, Town of Clarkstown (PA, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure equipment uptime through effective troubleshooting and repair of production machinery. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement best practices while leading a team in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement efforts and the training of team members in various technical areas. If you are passionate about maintenance and looking to make a significant impact, this position offers a great opportunity for career growth and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in maintenance within manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime through troubleshooting and repair.
• Train and lead team members on technical procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance Management

Communication

Technical Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Shop Equipment

Precision Measuring Tools

Job description

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.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Maintenance Technician

The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all production equipment to maintenance team and Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers. The Sr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. Sr. Maintenance Technician works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr. Maintenance Technician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to and enforce 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

* Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems

* Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence

* Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems

* Use of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performance

* Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment during planned downtime

* Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in areas such as blow molding, filling/capping, labeling, dry-end packaging, and injection technology

Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failure

Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime

This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 6 years experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment, 6 years in the specific position, 4 years managing people/projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across departments
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic
• Skilled with shop equipment and precision measuring tools
• Willing to be a technical leader and trainer

Preferred Qualifications include more extensive experience, specific field expertise, and skills in fabrication and electrical systems.

Competencies

Focus on safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and personal growth aligned with Niagara's LIFE competency model.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in manufacturing or related field

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits