Sr. Maintenance Technician - Injection
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Ontario
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures
equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshootingand repair
of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares
knowledge of all productionequipment to maintenance team and
Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subjectmatter
expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following
equipment areas: injection molders,blow molders, fillers/cappers,
labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch
wrappers. TheSr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting
and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipmentsuch as chillers,
air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment
and generalmaintenance of the plant. Sr. Maintenance Technician
works directly with Maintenance Technicians,machine Operators,
Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr.
MaintenanceTechnician develops and implements best practices
aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies.Through the use of
preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr.
Maintenance Technicianchampions continuous improvement efforts and
assists with training in their designated focus areas.Job
Description**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-speedbottle manufacturing and
packaging
- Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute
projects involvingcontinuous -improvement, upgrades, and the
resolution of re-occurring problems
- Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment
downtime with root causeanalysis 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 throughputperformance
- Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild
equipment to like-new status duringplanned downtime
- Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating
and troubleshootingprocedures in the following areas of bottling
production specialization:o Blow molding, inclusive of PET
processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and qualityinspection
systemso Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding
systems with light closures,vision inspections systems and laser
date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and -conveying -systemso
Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up,
hot melt gluing systems,and conveying systemso Dry-end packaging
including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and
roboticpalletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required
for all pack size changeso 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 electromechanicalsystemso Auxiliary
systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying,
dehumidification, visioninspection, conveying, and cooling systemso
Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance,
identification of componentwear and troubleshooting through
detailed inspection of produced productso Plastic processing at
high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and
acceptablelevels 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 essentialfunctions 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,
responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or
without prior notice.**Qualifications**
- Minimum Qualifications:o -6 Years - Experience in a maintenance
manufacturing environmento -6 Years - Experience in Positiono -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:o -10+ Years- Experience in a
maintenance manufacturing environmento -10+ Years - Experience
working in -Positiono -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**This position embodies the values of
Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key
drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Ownero -Makes safety the number one priorityo
-Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyo
-Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalso -Shows
respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyo
-Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyo -Responds
promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACTo -Makes recommendations to continuously improve
policies, methods, procedures, and/or productso -Demonstrates
adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in
situations or circumstanceso -Increases performance through greater
efficiency
- Find a Wayo -Seeks to develop technical knowledge through
learning from other expertso -Understands interdepartmental impact
of individual decisions and actionso -Seeks solutions rather than
placing blame
- Empowered to be Greato -Consistently looks for ways to improve
one's self through growth and development opportunitieso
-Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrosso
-Communicates effectively to manage expectationsYou should be
proficient in:
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Hydraulics Experience
- Experience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentSalary info:$35 - $50
/ hr
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