Maintenance Technician- potential $7,500- Signing Bonus

Welcome to our Team Member career opportunity section. Here you can view our current job openings and apply for positions online.Internal Candidate Reminders:1) Notify Your Supervisor - Prior to applying, employee must notify their current supervisor or local HR Manager/Generalist.2) Career Profile - Prior to applying to a role, employee must complete their Career Profile in Workday.3) 90 Days - Employee must complete their 90-day introductory period with Niagara AND be 90-days free of corrective action in order to apply to a new role.4) Performance Review - If employee has worked for Niagara long enough to participate in a performance review, they must have received “Achieves Expectations” or above, in most current performance review to apply.Maintenance Technician- potential $7,500- Signing BonusThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depthtroubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of allproduction equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers,conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performstroubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors,Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. TheMaintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative MaintenanceMechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. TheMaintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on productionequipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.Essential Functions• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technicaldrawings and testing equipment• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at 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• May fill in for production operator as needed• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document partsand material usage• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facilityuptime• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activitiesmay change at any time with or without prior noticeQualifications• Minimum Qualifications:• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment• 4 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• Basic 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• Will need own toolbox and basic tools• Preferred Qualifications:• 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment• 6 Years – Experience working in Position• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects• experience may include a combination of work experience and education• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries• Experience with the following technologies:• Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor• Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing• Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment• HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors• Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting• 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 modulesCompetenciesThis 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 expectationsEducation• Minimum Required:• High School Diploma• Preferred:• Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specializationCertification/License:• Required: N/A• Preferred: N/AForeign Language• Required: None Required• Preferred: None RequiredBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsNiagara Plant NameKANSAS CITY