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The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshootingand repair of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all productionequipment to maintenance team and Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subjectmatter 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. TheSr. 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.- Job Description

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organizationExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookEffective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumaticSkilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power toolsProficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gaugesWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine centerEssential FunctionsAdhere 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 systemso Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures,o Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systemso Dry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required for all pack size changeso 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 systemso Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systemso Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced productso 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:6 Years – Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment6 Years – Experience in Position4 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:10+ Years– Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment10+ Years – Experience working in Position6 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and education4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding,packaging, or beverage4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiativesSkilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC 24VDC powerAbility to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagramsSkilled 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 modulesCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:High School Diploma or GEDPreferred:Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specializationCertification/License:Required: N/APreferred: N/AForeign Language Required: None RequiredPreferred: None Required

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You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

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

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