Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC

Niagara Bottling; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a dedicated Senior Maintenance Technician - PLC to join our team in Temple, Texas. This role focuses on equipment uptime through advanced electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience, strong PLC knowledge, and a commitment to training others. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, addressing machine issues efficiently, and enhancing operational practices.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an electrical maintenance environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Proficient in the repair of variable frequency drives and servomotors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment uptime through electrical troubleshooting.
• Train and lead Operators on technical procedures.
• Rapid identification and resolution of machine problems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

PLC knowledge

Communication

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RSLogix 5000

SIMATIC Step 7

Factory Talk Studio

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.

Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC

Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electrical troubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC has strong working knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB), B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems and data collection/system backups. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their 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 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.
  • Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines and upload them to BDA system.
• Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on‑call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up‑time.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 6 Years in an electrical maintenance environment.
• Minimum Experience: 6 Years in Position.
• Minimum Experience: 4 Years managing people/projects.
• Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross‑functional team members.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical and instrumentation diagrams.
• Familiarity with all basic hand tools, multi‑meter and PLC hardware (I/O modules, communication modules, CPUs and safety relays).
• Knowledgeable on RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7 and Factory Talk Studio.
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine center.
• Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems (asi‑bus, can‑bus, profi‑bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Will need own toolbox and basic tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ Years in an electrical maintenance environment.
• 10+ Years working in Position.
• 6 Years managing people/projects.
• 4 years of experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley (AB), B&R or Siemens.
• 4 years of experience in an electro‑mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment.
• 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of electro‑mechanical equipment.
• 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication lines.
• Skill working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power.
• Understanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructure.
• Knowledge of COPA‑Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and/or B&R Automation Studios.

Competencies

• 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
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required.
• Preferred: None Required.

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 their 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.
• Additional benefits at the company's discretion.

Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

*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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