Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Niagara Bottling - Hamburg, PA

Full-time

Hamburg, PA

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Technician Night Shift at Niagara is responsible for ensuring the uptime of production equipment through effective troubleshooting and repair. This role involves working with various types of machinery and auxiliary equipment, collaborating with team members to resolve mechanical issues, and proposing solutions to complex problems. The technician plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational efficiency of the plant and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at the facility.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara's defined processes.
• Maintain industrial control systems.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Create and report repairs throughout the shift, completing required work order paperwork and documenting parts and material usage.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential to ensure equipment and facility uptime.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience in a field or similar maintenance environment.
• 4 years of experience in the position.
• 4 years of experience managing people/projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 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 the plant or machine center.

Nice-to-haves

• 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 6 years of experience working in the position.
• 6 years of experience managing people/projects.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries.
• Experience with technologies such as Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motors.
• Experience with rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler.
• Experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing.
• Experience with Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment.
• Experience with HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors.
• Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick).
• Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.