Maintenance Technician (2-2-3 Nights Schedule)

Niagara Water•Bloomfield, CT

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The role covers production equipment, including injection and blow molders, fillers and cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers, as well as facility and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis and other water filtration equipment. The technician also performs general plant maintenance. Working directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, and Senior Maintenance Technicians, the technician resolves mechanical issues that arise during the shift and proposes solutions to complex or recurring production-equipment problems to Senior Mechanics and Management. The position follows a 2-2-3 night schedule and requires reliable attendance to support equipment and facility uptime.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar maintenance environment.
At least 4 years of experience in the position.
At least 4 years of experience managing people or 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.
Ability to communicate issues and solutions effectively to cross-functional team members.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Skill using shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, and assorted power tools.
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
Willingness to serve as a technical leader and trainer within a specific plant area or machine center.
Must provide own toolbox and basic tools.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 6 years of experience working in the position.
At least 6 years of experience managing people or 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 (VFDs), servo drives, and servo motors.
Experience with rotary equipment such as rotary presses or fillers.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
HVAC experience, including chillers and/or air compressors.
Experience troubleshooting with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Fabrication skills, including cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
Experience working with electrical systems, including 480VAC and 24VDC power.
Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams.
Skill repairing variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (ASI-bus, CAN-bus, Profi-bus, Ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
Associate’s degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar manufacturing-related specialization.

Responsibilities

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 according to Niagara’s defined processes.
Maintain industrial control systems.
Work independently and with team members to complete repairs safely and promptly.
Fill in for a production operator as needed.
Record and report repairs throughout the shift; complete required work-order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation, and use required personal protective equipment.
Propose solutions to complex or recurring production-equipment problems to Senior Mechanics and Management.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to support equipment and facility uptime.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for 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, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time team members; limited benefits package for part-time, intern, and seasonal team members.