Injection Apprenticeship Program

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.

Essential Functions

- Follow safety procedures and GMPs.

- Shadow and learning from Operators, Preventative Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and Senior Maintenance Technicians.

- Attend OEM training sessions and apply gained knowledge.

- Demonstrate mastery of assigned learning objectives.

- Assist with maintenance projects, line rebuilds, and equipment overhauls.

- Support on-demand equipment repair during production as appropriate under supervision.

- Learn to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on injection and auxiliary machinery as skills develop.

- Research, document, and complete work orders using Niagara's digital systems.

- Complete knowledge assessments to ensure performance standards are met.

- Learn, apply, and eventually lead and teach as a SMT the following areas of knowledge:

o Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems

o Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems

o Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products

o Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA)

- Travel Requirement: 40 - 50% of the year

*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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- 4+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related technical field OR

- Foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems.

- Ability to interpret basic schematics, manuals, and diagrams.

- Willingness to travel 40 - 50%.

- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with injection molding or plastics processing equipment.

- Exposure to troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

- Familiarity with PM and predictive maintenance practices.

- Basic understanding of PLCs, robotics, or automation.

- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

- Experience in the following areas of beverage production:

o Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems

o Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems

o Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systems

o Dry-end packaging, including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers.

o Machine set-up required for all pack size changes

o Common OEM's for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long

- Basic computer literacy

- Background in leading and mentoring professionals

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

* Lead Like an Owner

o Makes safety the number one priority

o Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately

o Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals

o Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly

o Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively

o Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

* InnovACT

o Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products

o Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances

o Increases performance through greater efficiency

* Find a Way

o Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

o Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions

o Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

* Empowered to be Great

o Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities

o Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across

o Communicates effectively to manage expectations

* Ability to understand and do math

* Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

* Attention to detail and organized.

* Ability to read blueprints & schematics.

* Able to stand, sit, squat or reach up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job.

* Great attendance, be willing to work as a team, and take pride in their performance.

* Basic computer skills.

Education

* Minimum Required:

o High school diploma or GED.

* Preferred:

o Associate's Degree or Vocational Degree in related field Mechatronics, Computer Science or Electrical Degree

* Completion of a formal technical/trade program.

o Preferred programs, not limited to:

* AAS in Plastics injection Molding

* Plastics Technologies

* Mold/Hot Runner Maintenance

Certification/License:

* Required: Vocational Technical School Certificate in a related field

* Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

* Required: None Required

* Preferred: None Required

Foreign Language

* Required: N/A

* Preferred: N/A

Typical Compensation Range

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 fertilitybenefits 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!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *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.

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