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The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all production equipment to maintenance team and Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers. The Sr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. Sr. Maintenance Technician works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr. Maintenance Technician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.Essential Functions\nAdhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide\nTrain and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging\nWork directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems\nRapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence\nPartner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems\nUse of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performance\nDefine requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during planned downtime\nTransfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting\nprocedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems\nFilling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems\nLabeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systems\nDry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers.\nMachine set-up required for all pack size changes\nCommon OEM’s for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long\n\nTransfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems\nAuxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems\nMold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products\nPlastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA)\n\nCreate SOP’s for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failure\nRegular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-time\nAbility to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.\nWill need own toolbox and basic tools.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:6 Years - Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment\n6 Years - Experience in Position\n4 Years - Experience managing people/projects\n\n*experience may include a combination of work experience and education\nDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization\nExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook\nEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members\nAbility to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic\nSkilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools\nProficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges\nWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center\nPreferred Qualifications:10+ Years- Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment\n10+ Years - Experience working in Position \n6 Years - Experience managing people/projects\n\n*experience may include a combination of work experience and education\n4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding,\npackaging, or beverage\n4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment\n1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment\n2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives\nSkilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)\nSkilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power\nAbility to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams\nSkilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules\nCompetencies\nThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:\nLead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priority\nKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately\nEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals\nShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly\nPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively\nResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers\n\nInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products\nDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances\nIncreases performance through greater efficiency\n\nFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts\nUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions\nSeeks solutions rather than placing blame\n\nEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities\nCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across\nCommunicates effectively to manage expectations\n\nEducation\nMinimum Required: High School Diploma or GED\n\nPreferred: Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization\n\nCertification/License: \nRequired: N/A\nPreferred: N/A\nForeign Language \nRequired: None Required\nPreferred: None Required\n Benefits\nOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:\nRegular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.\nPaid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time\nPaid parental and caregiver leaves\nMedical, including virtual care options\nDental\nVision\n401(k) with company match\nHealth Savings Account with company match\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members\nFamily Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements\nIncome protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan\nSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. \nTuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities\nAnd more!\nhttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits\n* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.\nAny employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. 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