Sr. Maintenance Technician - Warehouse

**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:- Blow molding, 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 inspections 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 palletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required for all pack size changes
  • 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:
• - Husky injection molding 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 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:- 10+ Years- Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment
  
  • 10+ Years - Experience working in Position
  • 6 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• 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

**Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors 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 other similar manufacturing-related
  specialization

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Servo Motors
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Conveyor Systems

Salary info:
$36.79 - $53.35 / hr