Maintenance Mechanic

Join the Our Talent Network•Buffalo, NY

22d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day. Must be available for all shifts (1st,2nd,3rd). Must be available for weekends and holidays. Sign-on Bonus: $8,000 SUMMARY: Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipes, electrical and hydraulic systems by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Listens for unusual sound from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with operators, supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and repair machine. Required to have Respirator and Confine Space entry qualifications. Shuts down machine or equipment and “Locks Out” all energy sources before starting repairs. Installs new or repaired parts. Tests to ensure proper operation. Must have 70e and Lock Out/Tag Out Training. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery according to company procedures or schedules while maintaining Equipment PM’s. Sets up and operates machine tools such as; grinder, drill (to repair or fabricate machine parts), jigs, lathe and fixtures. Installs and repairs electrical wiring and electrical and/or electronic components on machinery and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, troubleshoots and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. Must have experience in rebuilding pumps, motors as well as operating a cutting torch for welding/burning and rigging equipment. Maintains the chemical pumps and CIP Systems. Repairs and maintains the physical condition of the facility, e.g.: May have to fabricate and/or repair counters, benches, walls, partitions, racks and other structures as deemed necessary. Installs, programs and repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers, pumps, separators, homogenizers, packaging machines, compressors, refrigeration systems and other equipment as needed and trained to repair. Must maintain a record of HVAC PM’s and operations. Required to be a Refrigeration System Operator (Classes I & II), operate Boilers and Air Compressors Stationary Engineers license is desirable. Troubleshoots PLC/Control System and calibrates chart recorder and the Level Probe and Pressure Sensor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to fill out routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively and convey information to other employees.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure using whole numbers.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Respirator and Confine Space entry qualifications.
70e and Lock Out/Tag Out Training.
Experience in rebuilding pumps, motors.
Experience operating a cutting torch for welding/burning.
Experience with rigging equipment.
Refrigeration System Operator (Classes I & II) certification.
Boiler and Air Compressor operation experience.
Stationary Engineers license is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Stationary Engineers license

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipes, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with operators, supervisors, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and repair machines.
Shuts down machines or equipment and "Locks Out" all energy sources before starting repairs.
Installs new or repaired parts and tests to ensure proper operation.
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery according to company procedures or schedules while maintaining Equipment PM’s.
Sets up and operates machine tools such as grinders, drills, jigs, lathes, and fixtures to repair or fabricate machine parts.
Installs and repairs electrical wiring and electrical and/or electronic components on machinery and equipment.
Lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Rebuilds pumps and motors.
Operates a cutting torch for welding/burning and rigging equipment.
Maintains chemical pumps and CIP Systems.
Repairs and maintains the physical condition of the facility, fabricating and/or repairing counters, benches, walls, partitions, racks, and other structures as necessary.
Installs, programs, and repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers, pumps, separators, homogenizers, packaging machines, compressors, and refrigeration systems.
Maintains a record of HVAC PM’s and operations.
Operates Boilers and Air Compressors.
Troubleshoots PLC/Control Systems and calibrates chart recorders, Level Probes, and Pressure Sensors.