Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC

Niagara Bottling•Rialto, CA

1d•$49 - $72

About The Position

The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electrical troubleshooting of 480VAC and 24VDC components. The role requires strong working knowledge of plant operating systems, including Allen Bradley (AB), B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon, and serves as a subject matter expert in frequency drives, human machine interfaces (HMI), plant operating systems, and data collection and system backups. The technician also troubleshoots and repairs facilities and auxiliary equipment and performs general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. Working directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers, the role resolves electrical and mechanical issues, develops and implements maintenance best practices, champions continuous improvement through preventative and predictive maintenance, and assists with training in areas of expertise. The technician transfers knowledge and develops operating and troubleshooting procedures covering bottling and injection technology, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and molds. Regular and predictable attendance and required on-call availability are essential to maintaining equipment and facility uptime. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. An associate's degree in manufacturing or a related specialization is preferred. The compensation range is $48.92–$71.59 per hour. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in an electrical maintenance environment.
At least 6 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.
Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation diagrams.
Familiarity with basic hand tools, a multimeter, and PLC hardware, including I/O modules, communication modules, CPUs, and safety relays.
Knowledge of RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk Studio.
Willingness to serve as a technical leader and trainer in plant or machine-center automation and electrical areas.
Skill in repairing variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems, PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
Ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across departments and organizational levels.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must provide own toolbox and basic tools.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience in an electrical maintenance environment.
10 or more years of experience working in the position.
6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
4 years of experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley (AB), B&R, or Siemens operating systems.
4 years of electro-mechanical experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment.
1 year of experience leading and developing others in the functionality and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives.
Skill in laying out and installing electrical and communication lines.
Skill working with 480VAC and 24VDC electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams.
Proficiency troubleshooting Allen Bradley (AB), B&R, and/or Siemens automation systems.
Working experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk Studio.
Understanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructure.
Knowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and/or B&R Automation Studios.
Associate's degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar manufacturing-related specialization.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce high standards for safety and good manufacturing practices throughout the plant.
Train and lead Operators, Mechanics, and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging.
Work with plant leadership to develop and execute continuous improvement and upgrade projects and resolve recurring problems.
Identify machine problems rapidly to minimize downtime and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Partner with other Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross-functional problems.
Use available software systems to analyze and identify issues and improve throughput performance.
Define requirements and lead equipment overhaul efforts during planned downtime.
Transfer knowledge and develop operating and troubleshooting procedures for blow molding, filling and capping, labeling, dry-end packaging, and injection technology.
Create troubleshooting SOPs for machines and upload them to the BDA system.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment, facilities, auxiliary equipment, and building and grounds systems.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and provide required on-call availability.

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 accident plans.
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.