Sr. Maintenance Technician- PLC
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
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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.Sr.
Maintenance Technician- PLCSr. Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures
equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electricaltroubleshooting
of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC
has strongworking 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 experton behalf of the plant in frequency drives,
human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems anddata
collection/system backups. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC performs
troubleshooting and repair offacilities and auxiliary equipment and
general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. TheSr.
Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance
Technicians, machine Operators,Supervisors and Managers to resolve
both electrical and mechanical issues. Sr.
MaintenanceTechnician-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
FunctionsAdhere 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:o Blow molding, inclusive of PET
processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality inspection
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 robotic
palletizers, 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
troubleshootingprocedures in the following areas of injection
technology:o Husky injection molding machines consisting of
hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systemso Auxiliary
systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying,
dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling
systemso Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half
maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting
through detailed inspection of produced productso 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:6 Years
Experience in an electrical maintenance environment6 Years
Experience in Position4 Years
Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a
combination of work experience and educationEffective communication
of issues and solutions to cross-functional team membersAbility to
read and interpret schematics: electrical and instrumentation
diagramsFamiliarity 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 StudioWillingness to be a technical leader and trainer within
the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine
centerSkilled 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
modulesDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve
issues across multiple departments and levels of the
organization
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookPreferred
Qualifications:10+ Years
Experience in an electrical maintenance environment10+ Years
Experience working in Position6 Years
Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a
combination of work experience and education4 years of experience
in troubleshooting one of the following operating systems: Allen
Bradley (AB), B&R or Siemens4 years of experience in an
electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other
packaging or bottling equipment1 year of experience leading and
developing others on the functionality and repair of
electro-mechanical equipment2 years of experience creating process
improvements or continuous improvement initiativesSkilled in layout
and installation of electrical and communication linesSkilled
working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC
powerAbility to read and interpret schematics: process and
instrumentation diagramsProficiency in troubleshooting one or more
of the following automation systems: AllenBradley (AB), B&R,
and/or SiemensWorking experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7,
and Factory Talk StudioUnderstanding of binary numbers and computer
infrastructureKnowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios,
and/or B&R Automation StudiosCompetenciesThis position embodies
the values of Niagara s LIFE competency model, focusing on the
following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the
number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates
immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department
goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues
directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues
effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and
external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously
improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates
adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in
situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater
efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through
learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of
individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing
blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve
one s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates
clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively
to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:High School Diploma
or GEDPreferred:Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing
technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing
automation or other similar manufacturing-related
specializationCertification/License: Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AForeign Language Required:
None RequiredPreferred:
None
RequiredBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsNiagara
Plant NameKANSAS CITY
Keywords: Niagara Bottling, Lawrence , Sr. Maintenance Technician- PLC, Professions , Kansas City, Kansas
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