Engineering Technician (Remote with Travel)
About The Position
The Engineering Technician I will be working on the production floor with plant technicians at Niagara facilities around the country. Tasks include performing diagnostic visits on production lines in preparation for an annual rebuild/overhaul, taking part, on a team, in those line rebuilds/overhauls, and providing support to those plants that are in need of help. This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner, InnovACT, Find a Way, and Empowered to be Great. Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. Niagara Bottling has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless! Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members. We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment. 0 Years – Experience in Position. 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
- Competencies: Some Proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc. Able to work with others. Often placed in teams of 4, or occasionally more. Often working in conjunction with plant maintenance staff. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative. Able to work with minimal supervision. Must exhibit leadership capability when working both alone and with teams in order to complete projects safely and in a timely fashion. Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment. Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce. Required to be considered an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in a given machine center that is pertinent to Niagara Bottling's business needs.
- Education Minimum Required: Associate's Degree in Engineering or other related field.
- Certification/License: Required: N/A
- Foreign Language Required: None Required
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment. 2 Years – Experience working in Position. 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
- Education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field.
- Preferred: N/A
Responsibilities
- Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities: Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance teams and internal Engineering Technicians. Aid in any needed repairs on production machinery, as necessary. Provide information on needs for long term success of facilities, including but not limited to the Focus Line Process.
- Diagnostic Visits: Identify problems and wear & tear on machine centers for every line. Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions. Develop suggestions for parts and labor needed during annual rebuilds/overhauls.
- Annual Rebuilds/Overhauls: Work on teams of 4, along with plant maintenance teams. Prepare machine centers to repair/rebuild problems found during Diagnostic Visits.
- Training: Attend machine center specific master class training as a baseline. Assist with evaluation of Engineering Technicians skills on machine centers via a written assessment card. Assist with the training of Engineering Technicians thru an OJT style format. Suggest machine center specific training modules for the Engineering Technicians that are needed above and beyond the OJT system. Assist with the further development and implementation of the OJT style training for our group.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
