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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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Document your hands-on production equipment experience
Niagara Bottling values technicians with direct experience on filling, capping, or packaging lines. Gather certifications, maintenance logs, or employer letters that demonstrate specific equipment competency before you apply, since H-1B specialty occupation filings for technician roles face heightened USCIS scrutiny.
Target Niagara plants with active hiring cycles
Niagara operates facilities across multiple states and tends to hire Operations Technicians in regional bursts tied to capacity expansion. Cross-reference open postings by location to identify which plants are actively building headcount, then focus your applications there rather than applying broadly.
Clarify which visa pathway fits your degree before interviewing
Niagara sponsors both H-1B and TN visas for operations roles. If you hold a Canadian or Mexican engineering or science degree, TN status bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be activated at the border, making your timeline significantly shorter than the standard April cap season.
Confirm OPT eligibility aligns with Niagara's onboarding schedule
F-1 OPT authorization must be active on your first day of employment. If your OPT start date and Niagara's target onboarding date do not align within the 90-day reporting window, work with your DSO to adjust your program end date or request a STEM OPT extension early.
Ask recruiter directly about PERM-based Green Card timelines
Niagara sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for operations staff, but PERM labor certification through DOL can take one to two years before an I-140 petition is even filed. Raise this in your offer negotiation so both parties align on expectations before you accept.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Operations Technician roles at Niagara
Filtering by both employer and visa type saves significant time when you are targeting sponsorship-confirmed openings. Migrate Mate lets you search Operations Technician positions at Niagara Bottling specifically, so you are not sifting through roles where sponsorship status is unclear.
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Find Operations Technician at Niagara Bottling JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Niagara Bottling sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Technicians?
Yes, Niagara Bottling sponsors H-1B visas for Operations Technician roles. Because technician positions require demonstrating that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, your application package should clearly connect your degree field to the specific technical duties of the position. Roles involving process engineering, quality systems, or automated equipment tend to have the strongest specialty occupation arguments.
How do I apply for Operations Technician jobs at Niagara Bottling?
You can browse and apply for Operations Technician positions at Niagara Bottling directly through Migrate Mate, which filters for sponsorship-confirmed openings by employer and role type. Niagara posts positions at the plant level, so searching by location helps identify which facilities are actively hiring. Applying early in a plant's expansion cycle improves your chances of moving through the process before headcount is filled.
Which visa types does Niagara Bottling commonly use for Operations Technicians?
Niagara Bottling sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Cards (EB-2 and EB-3) for operations roles. TN is a practical option for Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying engineering or science degrees, since it avoids the H-1B lottery. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates, often transitioning to H-1B sponsorship after the cap filing period.
What qualifications does Niagara Bottling expect for Operations Technician roles?
Niagara typically looks for candidates with a degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, food science, or a related technical field, combined with hands-on experience in high-speed manufacturing or bottling environments. Familiarity with PLC systems, preventive maintenance protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is commonly expected. Roles supporting quality or process functions may require additional coursework in food safety or regulatory compliance.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take when joining Niagara Bottling as an Operations Technician?
Timeline depends on the visa type. F-1 OPT can be activated relatively quickly if your EAD is already approved. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at a port of entry on your start date. H-1B sponsorship follows USCIS cap season, with petitions filed in April and employment beginning October 1 at the earliest. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM typically adds one to three years beyond the initial work visa period.
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