Niagara
Bottled Water Manufacturing
Sr.MaintenanceTechnician-PLC
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“Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC at Niagara. Skills: PLC troubleshooting, Electrical maintenance, Automation systems, Equipment repair. Ensure equipment uptime. Troubleshoot electrical components”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive throughput performance; Achieve equipment uptime; Prevent re-occurrence of problems
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot electrical issues; Troubleshoot mechanical issues; Resolve cross-functional problems; Analyze and identify issues; Troubleshoot machines
On-call availability, Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 Years – Experience in an electrical maintenance environment, 6 Years – Experience in Position, 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects, Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members, Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical and instrumentation diagrams, Familiarity with all basic hand tools, multi-meter and PLC Hardware (I/O modules, communication modules, CPUs and safety relays), Knowledgeable on RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7 and Factory Talk Studio, Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine center, Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi- bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization, Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Will need own toolbox and basic tools
Nice to Have
10+ Years– Experience in an electrical maintenance environment, 10+ Years – Experience working in Position, 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects, 4 years of experience in troubleshooting one of the following operating systems: Allen Bradley (AB), B&R or Siemens, 4 years of experience in an electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment, 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of electro-mechanical equipment, 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives, Skilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication lines, Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power, Ability to read and interpret schematics: process and instrumentation diagrams, Proficiency in troubleshooting one or more of the following automation systems: Allen Bradley (AB), B&R, and/or Siemens, 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 other similar manufacturing-related specialization
What You'll Do.
Ensure equipment uptime
Troubleshoot electrical components
Repair facilities equipment
Perform general electrical maintenance
Develop maintenance best practices
Implement preventative maintenance
Implement predictive maintenance
Champion continuous improvement
Identify machine problems
Minimize equipment downtime
Conduct root cause analysis
Develop operating procedures
Develop troubleshooting procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly with Maintenance Technicians; Work with machine Operators; Work with Supervisors; Work with Managers; Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians; Communicate issues and solutions to cross-functional team members; Communicate effectively across departments and levels
Communication Scope
Effective communication of issues and solutions; Communicate effectively; Communicates clearly and promptly; Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Process & Methodology
Manage people/projects, Lead overhaul efforts, Develop and execute 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 - PLC Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electrical troubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC has strong working knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB), B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems and data collection/system backups. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their 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 develop and execut
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