Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Niagara Bottling is seeking maintenance technicians who are committed to supporting our mission of delivering high-quality, affordable bottled water. This role involves working in a dynamic and entrepreneurial setting where you can make a tangible impact, forge lasting relationships, and develop a rewarding career. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for our team members at the Ocala, FL facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance operations for injection molding, blow molding, and packaging machinery to ensure reliable and safe functionality.
• Manage maintenance personnel activities by reviewing and approving preventative maintenance tasks and scheduling maintenance routines.
• Build and lead skilled mechanical and preventative maintenance teams dedicated to maintaining production equipment efficiency and appropriate inventory of replacement parts.
• Coordinate with external contractors for installation and project execution at the plant.
• Collaborate internally to meet production deadlines.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff in partnership with HR, including addressing disciplinary and recruitment processes.
• Lead safety initiatives, monitor compliance and promote a safe work environment.
• Drive enhancements in production methods, equipment efficiencies, and product quality.
• Recommend operational changes to improve workplace efficiency.
• Resolve maintenance-related issues and assist team members in troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and downtime.
• Prepare capital equipment proposals to improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.
• Oversee material requisitions and quality inspections.
• Ensure work areas are clean and orderly.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance as an essential job function.
• Adapt to evolving duties as necessary, with responsibilities subject to periodic change without prior notice.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in field maintenance or similar manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a maintenance technician role, including supervisory or project management duties.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently during shifts.
• Educational background combining work experience and relevant credentials is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 or more years of similar professional experience in manufacturing field maintenance.
• Proven track record managing personnel and maintenance projects.
• Relevant educational or vocational training.

Competencies

• Demonstrate ownership mentality, prioritizing safety, quality, productivity, and cost effectively.
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage open communication within teams.
• Understand process consistency and waste reduction principles.
• Adapt goals according to evolving business needs.
• Anticipate challenges and recommend proactive solutions using technical expertise.
• Exemplify teamwork, build effective relationships across functions, and resolve conflicts calmly.
• Deliver effective coaching and positive recognition for team achievements.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum: Associate's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Comprehensive medical coverage including virtual care options.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account with company match, flexible spending accounts.
• Enhanced mental health benefits including free counseling for employees and household members.
• Assistance with family building expenses such as IVF, fertility preservation, adoption, surrogacy, and doula services.
• Income protections like life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
• Special discounts on services such as pet plans, legal services, identity theft protection, car rentals, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

Additional Information

This position requires regular attendance and the ability to work onsite at Niagara Bottling’s Ocala, Florida plant. Candidates with prior convictions will be considered in accordance with applicable local and state fairness laws. Employment agency submissions are subject to Niagara Bottling's policies concerning recruitment fees and rights.