Niagara Bottling, LLC
Sr. Maintenance Technician- Utilities
Niagara Bottling, LLC, Stockton, California, United States, 95202
Sr. Maintenance Technician – Utilities
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 with the maintenance team and operators, acts as a subject‑matter expert on at least one of the following equipment areas: injection moulders, blow moulders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletisers, and/or stretch wrappers.
Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis and other water filtration equipment, and general plant maintenance.
The role works directly with maintenance technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and managers to resolve mechanical issues, implement best‑practice maintenance strategies, drive continuous improvement projects, and provide technical training.
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 execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades and the resolution of recurring problems.
Rapidly identify machine problems to minimise equipment downtime; conduct root‑cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross‑functional problems.
Use available software systems to analyse and identify issues to drive throughput performance.
Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like‑new status during planned downtime.
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:
Blow moulding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set‑up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems.
Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspection systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems.
Labeling technology, roll‑fed and/or cut‑and‑stack, machine set‑up, hot‑melt gluing systems, and conveying systems.
Dry‑end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletisers, and stretch wrappers.
Machine set‑up required for all pack size changes.
Common OEMs for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long.
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:
Husky injection moulding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems.
Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products.
Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA).
Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines and upload them to the BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and mean time between failure.
Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on‑call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
6 years’ experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
6 years’ experience in a similar position.
4 years’ experience managing people or projects.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 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 with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, depth gauges).
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the plant or machine centre.
Preferred qualifications:
10+ years’ experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
10+ years’ experience in a similar position.
6 years’ experience managing people or projects.
4 years’ experience in one of the following fields: blow moulding, injection moulding, packaging, or beverage.
4 years’ 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 480 VAC & 24 VDC 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 (AS‑IBus, CAN‑Bus, Profi‑Bus, Ethernet), PLC I/O cards, and safety modules.
Competencies
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priority.
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
Effectively prioritises tasks based on department goals.
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
Prioritises resolution of customer issues effectively.
Responds promptly and honours commitments to internal and external customers.
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.
Increases performance through greater efficiency.
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
Education
Minimum required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar manufacturing‑related specialization.
Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Hourly $38.95 – $55.51 per hour
Benefits Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family.
Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical, including virtual care options.
Dental.
Vision.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counselling sessions for all 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 programmes including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.
And more!
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.
Any 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. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all production equipment with the maintenance team and operators, acts as a subject‑matter expert on at least one of the following equipment areas: injection moulders, blow moulders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletisers, and/or stretch wrappers.
Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis and other water filtration equipment, and general plant maintenance.
The role works directly with maintenance technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and managers to resolve mechanical issues, implement best‑practice maintenance strategies, drive continuous improvement projects, and provide technical training.
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 execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades and the resolution of recurring problems.
Rapidly identify machine problems to minimise equipment downtime; conduct root‑cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve cross‑functional problems.
Use available software systems to analyse and identify issues to drive throughput performance.
Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like‑new status during planned downtime.
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:
Blow moulding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set‑up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems.
Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspection systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems.
Labeling technology, roll‑fed and/or cut‑and‑stack, machine set‑up, hot‑melt gluing systems, and conveying systems.
Dry‑end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletisers, and stretch wrappers.
Machine set‑up required for all pack size changes.
Common OEMs for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long.
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:
Husky injection moulding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems.
Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products.
Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA).
Create SOPs for troubleshooting machines and upload them to the BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and mean time between failure.
Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on‑call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
6 years’ experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
6 years’ experience in a similar position.
4 years’ experience managing people or projects.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 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 with precision measuring equipment (calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, depth gauges).
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the plant or machine centre.
Preferred qualifications:
10+ years’ experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.
10+ years’ experience in a similar position.
6 years’ experience managing people or projects.
4 years’ experience in one of the following fields: blow moulding, injection moulding, packaging, or beverage.
4 years’ 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 480 VAC & 24 VDC 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 (AS‑IBus, CAN‑Bus, Profi‑Bus, Ethernet), PLC I/O cards, and safety modules.
Competencies
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priority.
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
Effectively prioritises tasks based on department goals.
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
Prioritises resolution of customer issues effectively.
Responds promptly and honours commitments to internal and external customers.
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.
Increases performance through greater efficiency.
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
Education
Minimum required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or a similar manufacturing‑related specialization.
Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Hourly $38.95 – $55.51 per hour
Benefits Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family.
Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical, including virtual care options.
Dental.
Vision.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counselling sessions for all 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 programmes including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.
And more!
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.
Any 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. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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