Overview Sr. Maintenance Technician role at Niagara Bottling. The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The role acts as a subject matter expert on production equipment and supports continuous improvement, training, and best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies.Responsibilities Adhere to and enforce the 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.Collaborate with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and resolution of recurring problems.Rapidly identify machine problems to minimize downtime and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross-functional problems.Analyze issues using available software systems 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 designated focus areas.Provide expertise in areas of bottling production specialization including:Blow molding (PET processing, machine setup, mold changes, quality inspection systems)Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding, vision inspections, laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, conveying systemsLabeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut-and-stack, machine setup, hot-melt gluing systems, conveying systemsDry-end packaging (case packers, conveyors, robotic palletizers, stretch wrappers) and machine set-up for all pack size changesCommon OEMs for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech LongTransfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in injection technology:Husky injection molding machines and related auxiliary systemsMold systems, hot runner and cold half maintenance, wear inspectionPlastic processing at high speeds with tight tolerances and AA controlCreate SOPs for troubleshooting and upload to BDA system; maintain machine reliabilityMaintain regular attendance and on-call availability as essential for uptimeStand/walk in manufacturing environment; lift up to 50 lbs; possess own toolboxQualifications Minimum Qualifications:6 years – experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment6 years – experience in a relevant position4 years – experience managing people/projectsExperience may include a combination of work experience and educationDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple departmentsExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematicsExperience with shop equipment (hydraulic/mechanical presses, grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, and power tools)Proficient with precision measuring equipmentWillingness to lead and train others in a plant or machine centerPreferred Qualifications:10+ years – experience in maintenance manufacturing environment10+ years – experience in the specific position6 years – experience managing people/projects4 years in blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage4 years of experience with packaging/bottling equipment (Krones, Husky, Sidel, etc.)1 year – experience leading and developing others on equipment functionality and repair2 years – experience creating process improvements or CI initiativesSkilled in fabrication (MIG/TIG/Stick) and electrical systems (480VAC & 24VDC)Ability to read process and instrumentation schematics; experience with VFDs, servo motors/controllers, and communication networksEducation Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GEDPreferred: Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing or related fieldCertification/License Required: N/APreferred: N/ATypical Compensation Pay Rate Type: Hourly$36.27 - $51.69 / HourBenefits See Niagara benefits at: care ers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsLos Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr