PM Mechanic

Niagara Bottling • Atlanta, GA

6d

About The Position

The PM Mechanic, described in the posting as a Maintenance Technician, ensures manufacturing equipment runs smoothly by troubleshooting and repairing a range of equipment. The role may involve responding to urgent issues or modifying equipment to improve efficiency. The technician works with other technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and department managers to resolve mechanical issues, and may work independently or with team members to complete repairs safely and on time.

Niagara is a family-owned beverage manufacturer that produces bottled water and other beverages. The company describes its environment as entrepreneurial and fast-paced, with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, sustainability, and career development.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of work experience in a maintenance environment or an associate degree in a maintenance-related field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective communication of issues and solutions 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 area of the plant or machine center.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar manufacturing-related specialization.
• 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.
• HVAC experience, including chillers and/or air compressors.
• Experience troubleshooting with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at the facility.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Complete repairs independently and collaboratively, safely and in a timely manner.
• Create and report repairs during 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 personal protective equipment where required.
• Help improve equipment efficiency by implementing ideas or modifying equipment.
• Communicate issues and solutions to cross-functional team members and provide technical leadership or training in a specific plant area or machine center.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical insurance, 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, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
• Pet insurance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED