Production Technician jobs in California

**Essential Functions

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• 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.

**Qualifications

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• 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

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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:¨NBSP;

**

• Required:

  N/A

• Preferred:

  N/A

**Foreign Language

**

• Required:

  None Required

• Preferred:

  None Required

You should be proficient in:

• Hydraulics Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Diesel engine
• Forklifts
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

Salary info:

$30 - $38 / hr