Niagara
Sr.MaintenanceTechnician
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“Sr. Maintenance Technician at Niagara. Skills: equipment uptime, troubleshooting and repair, continuous improvement. Ensure equipment uptime through timely troubleshooting and repair. Share knowledge of production equipment with team”
What You'll Achieve.
equipment uptime; minimize equipment downtime; drive throughput performance; machine reliability; meantime before failure
Industry & Context.
resolve issues; resolution of re-occurring problems; Rapid identification of machine problems; root cause analysis; resolve cross-functional problems; analyze and identify issues; troubleshooting; Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, Will need own toolbox and basic tools, required on-call availability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 Years – Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment, 6 Years – Experience in Position, 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization, Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members, Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools, Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges, Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
Nice to Have
10+ Years– Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment, 10+ Years – Experience working in Position, 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects, 4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage, 4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment, 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment, 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives, Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick), Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power, Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams, Skilled 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, Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
What You'll Do.
Ensure equipment uptime through timely troubleshooting and repair
Share knowledge of production equipment with team
Act as subject matter expert on equipment areas
Perform troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment
Develop and implement best practices for maintenance
Champion continuous improvement efforts through maintenance processes
Assist with training in designated focus areas
Adhere to and enforce safety and GMP standards
Train and lead personnel on technical procedures
Develop and execute projects for continuous improvement
Identify machine problems to minimize downtime
Conduct root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence
Analyze software systems to identify issues
Define requirements and lead equipment overhaul efforts
Transfer knowledge to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures
Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines
Ensure equipment and facility up-time
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers; Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross-functional problems; Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects; Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members; Communicate effectively to manage expectations
Communication Scope
communicate effectively; Effective communication of issues and solutions; Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across; Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Process & Methodology
manage people/projects
Full Job Description
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: * Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. * Develop lasting relationships with great people. * Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Sr. Maintenance Technician The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. 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_** * Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide * Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging * Work directly with plant leadership to develo
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