Factory Focus Technician

Niagara Bottling is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. We are committed to producing high quality bottled water, while reducing our impact on the environment. Our Corporate headquarters is located in Southern California with manufacturing locations across the nation.

Minimize equipment downtime by repairing day to day breakdowns on a variety of manufacturing production equipment with specialization in areas of blower/filler, labelers, packer, bema, palletizer, injection molding, etc. Investigate root cause failure analysis and implement corrective measures/system improvements.

* Train operators, mechanics and supervisors on technical procedures related to high speed bottle manufacturing * Work directly with management on assigned projects * Set and enforce highest standards in safety and GMP’s plant-wide * Sidel/Krones lines – transfer technology for Niagara personnel to help develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following:blow molding machines, filler, capper, labeler, conveyor, Down Stream, day coding and testing systems. * Husky technology – transfer technology to Niagara personnel to help develop operating and troubleshooting procedures with the following:  injection molding and auxiliary systems, find root cause problems with pre-form quality issues, and develop operating procedures including preventative maintenance programs. * Regular and predictable attendance is essential function of the job.

**Work Experience/KSA’s** * Required: * 2-4 years – Years of experience in field * 2-4 years– Years of experience in position * 0-2 year(s)– Years of experience in supervision * Preferred: * 3-5 years – Years of experience in field * 3-5 years – Years of experience in position * 0-2 year(s) – Years of experience in supervision **Competencies** * Experience with PLC troubleshooting/programming. Siemens S7, AB. * Zenon and HMI programming/troubleshooting experience. * Advanced schematic reading skills * Manufacturing communication network protocols troubleshooting/programming. B&R, Modbus, etc. * Motor drive programming and control. Frequency/Servo. AB, Danfoss, Acopos, etc. * Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook * Mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical experience * Blow molding, injection molding or previous beverage experience preferred * Knowledge of Sidel, Krones and packaging preferred **Education** * Minimum Required: * Associate's Degree: Electrical/Electronic Engineering * Preferred: * Bachelor's Degree: Electrical/Electronic Engineering