Utilities Technician

Niagara Bottling•Muhlenberg Township, PA

About The Position

The Utilities Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The role troubleshoots and repairs production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. It also covers facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis and other water filtration equipment, and general plant maintenance. The technician works with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve issues during the shift, and proposes solutions to complex or recurring production-equipment problems to senior mechanics and management. The position requires following plant safety practices, maintaining industrial control systems, documenting repairs and parts usage, and supporting equipment and facility uptime through regular, predictable attendance. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in the field or a similar maintenance environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the position; experience may combine work experience and education.
Minimum 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 required.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
6 years of experience working in the position; experience may combine work experience and education.
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 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 equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other facility equipment.
Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment according to Niagara’s defined processes.
Maintain industrial control systems.
Work independently and with team members to complete repairs safely and promptly.
Fill in for a production operator as needed.
Create and report repairs throughout the shift; complete required work-order paperwork and document parts and material usage.
Follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting and safe machine operation, and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to support equipment and facility uptime.
Work with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to resolve mechanical 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 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.