Job Description**Essential Functions

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• 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

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• 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

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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

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• 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

**Certification/License:

**

• Required:

  N/A

• Preferred:

  N/A

**Foreign Language

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• Required:

  None Required

• Preferred:

  None Required

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation)

Salary info:

$35 - $42 / hr