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Repair Technician roles at Niagara Bottling sit at the core of their high-volume water bottling operations, requiring hands-on mechanical and electrical skills to keep production lines running. Niagara has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for this function across multiple visa categories.
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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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Certify Mechanical Skills Before Applying
Niagara Bottling prioritizes technicians with documented competency in PLC systems, pneumatics, and conveyor maintenance. Getting certified through programs like NIMS or PMMI before you apply gives your application concrete proof of job-ready skills that directly map to their production environment.
Target Facilities in High-Growth Markets
Niagara operates bottling plants across the U.S. and actively fills Repair Technician roles at locations in states with expanding distribution demand. Focusing your applications on recently opened or expanded facilities increases your odds of landing a role tied to active headcount approvals.
Clarify OPT Eligibility for Engineering Technology Degrees
If you hold an F-1 visa with a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering technology, you likely qualify for STEM OPT, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer so Niagara's HR team can plan around your timeline.
Understand How TN Status Fits This Role
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status as an Industrial Engineer or Engineer if the Repair Technician role involves engineering-level troubleshooting and process improvement. Ask Niagara's recruiter how they classify the position under DOL occupational codes before assuming TN is available.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Roles Efficiently
Repair Technician openings at Niagara Bottling turn over frequently as plants scale production. Use Migrate Mate to filter and track these postings by sponsorship type so you're applying to roles that match your current visa situation without sifting through listings manually.
Prepare for PERM by Documenting Work History Early
If Niagara moves you toward an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card, the PERM labor certification process requires precise documentation of your prior work experience. Start compiling employer letters, pay stubs, and job descriptions now so there are no delays when your sponsoring attorney requests them.
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Does Niagara Bottling sponsor H-1B visas for Repair Technicians?
Niagara Bottling does sponsor H-1B visas, including for Repair Technician roles where the position meets the specialty occupation standard. Because H-1B eligibility depends on how the role is defined and whether a bachelor's degree in a specific field is required, you'll want to confirm the role classification directly with Niagara's HR or immigration team before the H-1B cap registration window opens each March.
How do I apply for Repair Technician jobs at Niagara Bottling?
You can find and apply for Repair Technician openings at Niagara Bottling through Migrate Mate, which filters postings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm the role aligns with your work authorization before applying. Once you identify a relevant opening, apply directly through Niagara's careers portal and be upfront about your visa status in the application or early screening call.
Which visa types does Niagara Bottling commonly use for Repair Technician roles?
Niagara Bottling sponsors a range of visa categories for this function, including H-1B for specialty occupation candidates, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates still within their authorized training period, TN for qualifying Canadian and Mexican nationals, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for long-term hires moving through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications does Niagara Bottling expect for Repair Technician candidates?
Niagara typically looks for candidates with hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated production equipment, including conveyors, fillers, cappers, and packaging machinery. Familiarity with PLCs, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance programs is a strong advantage. A degree or vocational certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology is common for roles that qualify for visa sponsorship.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take if Niagara Bottling offers me a Repair Technician role?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. F-1 OPT authorization can be in place within a few months if your DSO submits the I-765 early. H-1B sponsorship follows the annual lottery cycle, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. Green Card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition typically takes two or more years from start to finish, depending on your priority date and country of birth.
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