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Controls Technician roles at Niagara Bottling sit at the intersection of automated manufacturing and food-grade production systems. The company sponsors multiple visa types for technical operations talent, making it a realistic target if you have PLC programming, SCADA, or industrial controls experience and need employer sponsorship to work in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Technician - Aseptic
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. The Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.
Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings 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 parts and 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 facility uptime
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 modules
COMPETENCIES
This 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 expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
-
High School Diploma
-
Preferred:
- Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
** *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
Niagara Plant Name: TEMPLE
INTRODUCTION
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Technician - Aseptic
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. The Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.
Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings 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 parts and 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 facility uptime
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 modules
COMPETENCIES
This 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 expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
-
High School Diploma
-
Preferred:
- Associate’s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
** *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
Niagara Plant Name: TEMPLE
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Controls Technician Jobs at Niagara Bottling Jobs
Document Your PLC and SCADA Credentials Early
Gather certifications for platforms like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Wonderware before applying. Niagara Bottling's facilities run highly automated bottling lines, so concrete credentials tied to specific control systems strengthen your petition far beyond a generic resume.
Target Facilities in Active Expansion Markets
Niagara Bottling opens new production facilities regularly across the U.S. Plants in ramp-up phases hire controls talent at a faster pace than established sites, so filtering your search by recently opened or announced facility locations improves your odds significantly.
Understand Which Visa Fits Your Situation
F-1 OPT and CPT work for current students, TN covers Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying engineering credentials, and H-1B requires a specialty occupation determination. Knowing which category applies to you before your first interview prevents mismatched expectations with the recruiter.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Controls Technician Roles
Niagara Bottling lists Controls Technician openings across multiple states at any given time. Search and filter by visa type on Migrate Mate to surface only the positions where your sponsorship category is confirmed before you apply.
Align Your Offer Letter Language with Specialty Occupation Standards
For H-1B sponsorship, USCIS scrutinizes whether a Controls Technician role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Ask your hiring contact to confirm the job description references electrical engineering or a related discipline, not just general technical experience.
Build in Time for DOL Labor Condition Application Processing
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition. This step typically takes seven business days but can run longer, so factor it into your start date negotiation with Niagara Bottling's HR team.
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Does Niagara Bottling sponsor H-1B visas for Controls Technicians?
Yes, Niagara Bottling has a track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for Controls Technician positions. Because the role involves specialized knowledge of industrial control systems in a food and beverage manufacturing environment, it can meet USCIS specialty occupation standards when the job description is written to reflect the degree requirement clearly. Confirming this with the recruiter early in the process is worth doing before you reach the offer stage.
How do I apply for Controls Technician jobs at Niagara Bottling?
You can browse open Controls Technician positions at Niagara Bottling directly through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can identify roles that match your authorization category. Once you find a relevant opening, apply through Niagara Bottling's careers portal and note your visa sponsorship needs in your application or initial recruiter conversation to avoid delays later.
Which visa types does Niagara Bottling commonly use for Controls Technician roles?
Niagara Bottling sponsors H-1B visas for Controls Technicians who qualify under specialty occupation criteria, as well as EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-term hires. F-1 OPT and CPT are options for students and recent graduates, and TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals with relevant engineering qualifications. The right visa depends on your nationality, education, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does Niagara Bottling expect for Controls Technician roles?
Most Controls Technician openings at Niagara Bottling require hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers, HMI systems, and industrial automation platforms common in high-volume manufacturing. A background in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related field is typically expected. Experience in food and beverage or consumer packaged goods environments is a strong differentiator, since Niagara's facilities operate under strict sanitation and uptime requirements.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Controls Technician at Niagara Bottling?
For H-1B sponsorship, the timeline depends on whether you're subject to the annual lottery in April and whether premium processing is used. Outside the lottery, USCIS standard processing runs several months; premium processing shortens adjudication to around 15 business days. For Green Card pathways through EB-3, the PERM labor certification step alone can take a year or more before USCIS filing begins, so starting that conversation early with your employer matters.
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