Maintenance Technician at Niagara Bottling, LLC

Baytown, TX 77520

About the Job

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 TechnicianThe 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 noticeQualifications
  - Minimum Qualifications:
    - 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment
    - 4 Years - Experience in Position
    - 4 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 departments
      - Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
      - Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
      - Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
      - Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
      - Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges
      - Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
      - Will need own toolbox and basic tools
        
        Preferred Qualifications:
        
        6 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
        6 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 industries
        Experience with the following technologies:
        Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor
        Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler
        Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
        Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment
        HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors
        Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting
        Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)
        Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
        Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
        Skilled 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 modulesCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of 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
        
        Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
        Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
        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 expectationsEducation
        
        Minimum Required:
        
        High School Diploma
        
        Preferred:
        
        Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specializationCertification/License:
        
        Required: N/A
        Preferred: N/AForeign Language
        
        Required: None Required
        Preferred: None RequiredBenefitshttps://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.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit resume to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit resume into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant NameBAYTOWN