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Sr. Maintenance Technician - LGV
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 develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems
* Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause
analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence
* Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems
* Use of available software systems to analyze 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:
o Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality
inspection systems
o Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures,
vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems
o Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems,
and conveying systems
o Dry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic
palletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required for all pack size changes
o Common OEM's 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:
o Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical
systems
o Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision
inspection, conveying, and cooling systems
o Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component
wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products
o Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable
levels of acetaldehyde (AA)
Create SOP's for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failure
* Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential
functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-time
* Please 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
6 Years - Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment
6 Years - Experience in Position
4 Years - Experience managing people/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 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
Preferred Qualifications:
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Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
