Maintenance Technician - Nights

Niagara Bottling•Mesa, AZ

5d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The role involves maintaining production equipment—including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers—as well as facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis and other water filtration equipment. The technician works with machine operators, supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, and Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues during the shift, and proposes solutions to complex or recurring equipment problems to Senior Mechanics and Management. The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation on nights. The listed pay range is $32 to $37 per hour. The role requires regular and predictable attendance and may involve filling in for a production operator as needed.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar maintenance environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience in the position; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may combine 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 plant area or machine center.
Must provide own toolbox and basic tools.
High school diploma.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 6 years of experience working in the position; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may combine 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.
Experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
Experience with HVAC, including chillers and/or air compressors.
Experience troubleshooting using electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Fabrication skills, including cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
Experience working with 480VAC and 24VDC electrical systems.
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 in accordance with Niagara’s defined processes.
Maintain industrial control systems.
Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and promptly.
Fill in for a production operator as needed.
Create and report repairs throughout the shift, complete 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.
Work with operators, supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, and Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve shift equipment issues.
Propose solutions to complex and recurring production equipment problems to Senior Mechanics and Management.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
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 accident plans.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.