Maintenance Technician- Nights

Niagara Bottling•Byhalia, MS

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The role covers production equipment—including injection molders, 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. The Maintenance Technician works with machine operators, supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, and Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues during the shift. The position also proposes solutions for complex and recurring production-equipment problems to senior mechanics and management. The role may fill 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.
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, a bench grinder, drill press, mill, lathe, 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.

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, 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.
HVAC experience, including chillers and/or air compressors.
Experience troubleshooting with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Fabrication skills, including cutting and welding using MIG, TIG, or stick processes.
Experience working with electrical systems, including 480 VAC and 24 VDC 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.
Complete repairs independently and with team members safely and promptly.
Create and report repair records throughout the shift, complete work-order paperwork, and document parts and material usage.
Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting and machine-operation practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to support equipment and facility uptime.
Propose solutions to complex and recurring production-equipment problems to senior mechanics and management.
Fill in for a production operator as needed.

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 an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, a college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.