Maintenance Technician - Nights

Niagara Bottling•Charlestown, IN

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 and 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, and general plant 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 production equipment problems to Senior Mechanics and Management. The position requires working independently and collaboratively to complete repairs safely and promptly, maintaining industrial control systems, documenting work and parts usage, and following plant safety procedures. The technician may fill in for a production operator as needed. Regular and predictable attendance is essential to equipment and facility uptime. Duties may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar maintenance environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
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 required.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 6 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
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.
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 with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Fabrication skills, including cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).
Experience 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 facility equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment.
Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment according to Niagara’s defined processes.
Maintain industrial control systems.
Complete repairs independently or with team members in a safe and timely manner.
Fill in for a production operator as needed.
Create and report repair records throughout the shift; complete required work-order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
Follow plant safety rules, safe lifting practices, and safe machine operation procedures; use required personal protective equipment.
Work with operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve shift mechanical issues.
Propose solutions to complex and recurring production-equipment problems to Senior Mechanics and Management.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

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 services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.