The Maintenance Technician is accountable for maintaining equipment availability through proactive, in-depth diagnosis and repair.
Day and Night positions available.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing all manufacturing equipment, including injection molding machines, blow molding machines, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wraps.
Collaborate directly with machine operators, supervisors, preventative maintenance mechanics, and senior maintenance technicians to fix mechanical difficulties that develop throughout the course of the shift.
Utilize schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Make recommendations to Sr.
Mechanics and Management for resolving complicated and reoccurring problems on production equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis, and other water filtration equipment, as well as doing general plant maintenance.
At the facility, repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment.
Equipment modifications, lubrication, diagnostics, and operation in compliance with Niagara's stated processes
Keep industrial control systems in good condition
Work individually and collaboratively with other team members to execute repairs safely and on time.
May act as a stand-in for the production operator when needed.
Throughout the shift, create and report fixes.
Complete the appropriate paperwork for work orders and keep track of parts and material usage.
Recognize and adhere to plant safety regulations, which include safe lifting procedures and machine usage.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as necessary.
Attendance on a consistent and predictable basis is a critical function of the job in order to assure equipment and facility uptime.
Qualifications
4 Years – Field or comparable maintenance experience
4 Years – Position Experience
4 Years – Management experience with people/projects
Capable of communicating effectively and resolving conflicts across multiple departments
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Issues and solutions are communicated effectively to cross-functional team members.
Capability to read and comprehend electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Competent in the operation of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and lathes, as well as a variety of power tools.
Competence in the use of precise measuring instruments such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges
Willingness to serve as a technical leader and instructor in a particular area of a plant or machine center
Will require a toolbox and some basic tools.
Extensive experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics
Working knowledge of the following technologies:
Servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo motors
Rotating machinery, such as a rotary press or a filler
Thermodynamics, heat transport, or the processing of plastics
Equipment manufactured by Krones, Sidel, or Husky
HVAC systems, which may include chillers and/or air compressors
Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for the purpose of troubleshooting
Expertise in fabrication processes such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)
Exceptional ability to work with electrical systems, including 480VAC and 24VDC electricity.
Capability to read and interpret process and instrumentation schematics
Repair experience with variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
Education
o Equivalent to a high school diploma
You should be proficient in:
Blueprint Reading
Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Machine Safety Inspections
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment