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.

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth
troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all
production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers,
conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also 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. The
Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance
Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The
Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production
equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical

   drawings and testing equipment

• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility

• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara’s defined processes

• Maintain industrial control systems

• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner

May fill in for production operator as needed

• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts   

   and material usage    

• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.   

   Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility                  

    uptime          

• 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 Qualifications:4 Years   – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment4 Years  – Experience in Position4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departmentsBasic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumaticSkilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power toolsProficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gaugesWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine centerWill need own toolbox and basic tools

               

Preferred Qualifications:6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years – Experience working in Position               6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industriesExperience with the following technologies:Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motorRotary equipment such as rotary press or fillerThermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processingKrones, Sidel, or Husky equipmentHVAC including chillers and/or air compressorsExperience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshootingSkilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC powerAbility to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagramsSkilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules

Competencies

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

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization

Certification/License:

Required:            N/APreferred:           N/A

Foreign Language

Required:            None RequiredPreferred:           None Required

Benefits

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

* *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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