Sr. Maintenance Technician

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Town of Texas, Lancaster (WI, Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime and reliability in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing various bottling and packaging equipment, while championing safety and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in maintenance, effective communication skills, and a passion for leading teams. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
• Leadership experience and willingness to train others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime through timely troubleshooting and repairs.
• Lead operators and develop improvement projects.

Skills

Effective Communication

Troubleshooting

Reading Schematics

Operating Shop Equipment

Proficiency with Measuring Tools

Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in related manufacturing field

Tools

Injection Molders

Blow Molders

Fillers/Cappers

Labelers

Case Packers

Conveyors

Palletizers

Stretch Wrappers

Chillers

Air Compressors

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with 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.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To 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 troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. They share knowledge of all production equipment with the maintenance team and Operators, acting as a subject matter expert in areas such as injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.

The Sr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repairs on facilities and auxiliary equipment, including chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, and other water filtration equipment. They work directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues and develop best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies.

Through preventative and predictive maintenance, they champion continuous improvement and assist in training team members.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to and enforce the highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide.

Additional responsibilities include training and leading operators, developing and executing improvement projects, rapid problem identification, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer in bottling and injection technology areas, creating SOPs, and ensuring equipment reliability.

Regular attendance and on-call availability are essential to ensure equipment and facility uptime. Duties may change over time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional skills include effective communication, reading schematics, operating shop equipment, and proficiency with measuring tools. Willingness to lead and train others is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years in maintenance manufacturing.
• Experience with packaging or bottling equipment like Krones, Husky, Sidel, etc.
• Leadership experience and process improvement skills.

Other preferred skills include fabrication, electrical systems, and schematic interpretation.

Competencies

Focus on safety, continuous improvement, interdepartmental understanding, and personal development, aligned with Niagara's LIFE competency model.

Education

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

Certification/License

Not required but preferred.

Foreign Language

Not required or preferred.

Benefits

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

Los Angeles County applicants will be considered in accordance with local laws. Employment agencies must follow specific submission protocols.

Niagara Plant Name: LANCASTER