Sr. Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hutchins (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Mental wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician in Hutchins, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment uptime by troubleshooting and repairing machinery, managing projects, and training team members. Candidates should have extensive experience in maintenance manufacturing, especially with equipment like Krones and Husky, as well as strong project management skills. Benefits include medical, 401(k) match, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years managing people and projects.
• Experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime through troubleshooting and repair.
• Train Operators and Mechanics on technical procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement projects within the plant.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Husky injection molding machines

Krones packaging equipment

Welding tools (MIG, TIG)

Job description

About Niagara

At Niagara, we are looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

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

Position Overview

The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The 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 Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, and other water filtration equipment, and performs general maintenance of the plant.

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 resolution of recurring problems.
• Rapidly identify machine problems to minimize equipment downtime; conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross‑functional problems.
• Use available software systems to analyze and identify issues 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 the following areas of bottling production specialization:
  • Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set‑up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems.
  • Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspection systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems.
  • Labeling technology, roll‑fed and/or cut and stack, machine set‑up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systems.
  • Dry‑end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
  • Machine set‑up required 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 the following areas of injection technology:
  • Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
  • Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems.
  • Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products.
  • Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA).
• Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines and upload them to the BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and mean time before failure.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and on‑call availability to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Own toolbox and basic tools required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 6 years of experience in a maintenance engineering position.
• 4 years of experience managing people and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience in a maintenance engineering position.
• 6 years of experience managing people and projects.

Additional Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage.
• 4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment.
• 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment.
• 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
• Experience working with electrical systems including 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
• Knowledge of repairing variable frequency drives, servo motors, and controllers, communication systems (ASi‑bus, CAN‑bus, PROFI‑bus, Ethernet), PLC I/O cards, and safety modules.

Competencies

This position embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority.
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates 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
  • Recommends continuous improvements to policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
  • Demonstrates adaptability in reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from experts.
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently seeks ways to improve personal growth and development opportunities.
  • Communicates clearly and promptly across all levels.
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Education

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or similar specialization.

Certification / License

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

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.

Location

Niagara Plant Name: DALLAS 2

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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