Maintenance Technician
Niagara Bottling, Elsmere, KY, United States
Maintenance Technician (2‑2‑3 7pm–7am)
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in‑depth troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Technician also troubleshoots and repairs facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, and other water filtration equipment. Working directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior technicians, the Technician resolves mechanical issues, proposes solutions to recurring problems, and reports repairs throughout the shift.
Essential Functions
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other facility equipment.
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 safely and on time.
May fill in for a production operator as needed.
Create and report repairs throughout the shift; complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
Understand and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation; use personal protective equipment where required.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
Note: This job description may change at any time, with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
4 Years of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
4 Years of experience in this position.
4 Years of 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 electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment—including calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the plant or machine center.
Will need own toolbox and basic tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
6 Years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
6 Years of experience working in this position.
6 Years of 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 variable frequency drives (VFD), servo drives, and servo motors.
Experience with rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
Experience with 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 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams.
Skilled in the repair of VFDs, servo motors, controllers, communication systems (ASI‑Bus, CAN‑Bus, Profi‑Bus, Ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
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 oneself through growth and development opportunities.
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
Education
Minimum Required: High School Diploma.
Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or another similar manufacturing‑related specialization.
Certification / License
Required: N/A.
Preferred: N/A.
Foreign Language
Required: None.
Preferred: None.
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 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 protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
Additional benefits applicable to full-time team members.
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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in‑depth troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Technician also troubleshoots and repairs facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, and other water filtration equipment. Working directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior technicians, the Technician resolves mechanical issues, proposes solutions to recurring problems, and reports repairs throughout the shift.
Essential Functions
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other facility equipment.
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 safely and on time.
May fill in for a production operator as needed.
Create and report repairs throughout the shift; complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
Understand and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation; use personal protective equipment where required.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
Note: This job description may change at any time, with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
4 Years of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
4 Years of experience in this position.
4 Years of 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 electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, and assorted power tools.
Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment—including calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the plant or machine center.
Will need own toolbox and basic tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
6 Years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
6 Years of experience working in this position.
6 Years of 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 variable frequency drives (VFD), servo drives, and servo motors.
Experience with rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
Experience with 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 480 VAC & 24 VDC power.
Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams.
Skilled in the repair of VFDs, servo motors, controllers, communication systems (ASI‑Bus, CAN‑Bus, Profi‑Bus, Ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
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 oneself through growth and development opportunities.
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
Education
Minimum Required: High School Diploma.
Preferred: Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or another similar manufacturing‑related specialization.
Certification / License
Required: N/A.
Preferred: N/A.
Foreign Language
Required: None.
Preferred: None.
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 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 protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
Additional benefits applicable to full-time team members.
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