Maintenance Technician I - (Grade 7) - C Shift - 6:00PM-6:30AM, Every Other Weekend Required

Chobani•Town of Pittsfield, NY

7d•$28 - $37

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment, including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors, pumps, and conveying equipment. Qualified applicants must have tangible experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment. Technicians must follow established safety, GMP, environmental, and plant technical standards, as well as applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including OSHA, FDA, EPA, and SQF requirements. The role responds to maintenance calls and work orders, supports operations personnel, identifies root causes, and contributes to continuous improvement and reliability. It requires sound communication and interpersonal skills, effective self-management, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to safe work and food quality standards. The position may require a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $27.75–$37.25, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Chobani offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability insurance; a health savings account and flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; a 401(k) match; fertility and childcare assistance; parental leave; wellness resources; paid and flexible time off; and 11 holidays each year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to five years of experience in a food production or manufacturing environment operating, repairing, and/or troubleshooting filling, packaging, and other processing equipment.
Experience with a combination of pumps, mechanical drives, lubrication, fasteners, piping, proper tool use, motors, pneumatics, sensors, proximity switches, automatic valves, and other basic mechanical systems and processes.
Practical ability to operate power tools and maintenance shop equipment.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
Ability to use technical manuals and precision measurement tools.
Experience working with work orders and CMMS/EAM systems in web-based computer applications.
Ability to work on feet for up to 12 hours; lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds; climb ladders; work at heights and overhead, in confined spaces, and in very hot and very cool environments.
Ability to talk and hear, and to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
Must be punctual and maintain good attendance.
Able to work without assistance, serve as a resource to others, explain complex nuances, improve processes, and focus on targeted and broader issues.
Understands and can discuss the application and implications of changes to processes within their competency.
Strong analytical skills, energy, resilience, determination, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical trade school certification, applicable military certifications, vocational training, and/or a Journeyman License.
Previous dairy, food, and beverage industry experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot complicated equipment problems, assess and resolve issues with limited initial information or direction, and apply intermediate troubleshooting methods.
Manage work independently and communicate effectively with plant personnel at all levels.
Work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel.
Address symptoms of problems and identify root causes.
Follow standard work orders and perform routine and repetitive tasks completely and accurately; check work for mistakes and meet or exceed standards.
Work safely and follow applicable EHS and FS&Q policies; identify and report plant issues and prevent unsafe or improper FS&Q tasks.
Respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders with a positive, helpful approach; assist operations in solving issues and improving efficiency.
Multi-task and shift priorities while remaining focused and professional in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement and reliability opportunities.
Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Repair and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment, including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors, pumps, and conveying equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
Paid and flexible time off
11 holidays each year