Sr. Controls Technician

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Controls Technician

Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electrical troubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC has strong working knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB), B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems and data collection/system backups. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician- PLC champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their focus areas.

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

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 an electrical maintenance environment

6 Years – Experience in Position

4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members

Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical and instrumentation diagrams

Familiarity with all basic hand tools, multi-meter and PLC Hardware (I/O modules, communication modules, CPUs and safety relays)

Knowledgeable on RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7 and Factory Talk Studio

Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine center

Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi- bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ Years– Experience in an electrical maintenance 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 troubleshooting one of the following operating systems: Allen Bradley (AB), B&R or Siemens

4 years of experience in an electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment

1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of electro-mechanical equipment

2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives

Skilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication lines

Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power

Ability to read and interpret schematics: process and instrumentation diagrams

Proficiency in troubleshooting one or more of the following automation systems: Allen Bradley (AB), B&R, and/or Siemens

Working experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk Studio

Understanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructure

Knowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and/or B&R Automation Studios

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

Certification/License:

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None Required

Preferred: None Required

Benefits

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

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