2nd Shift Plant Maintenance Technician

Saputo • Friendship, NY

10d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production and facility equipment. The role supports plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and computerized systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a second-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience; food, dairy, beverage, or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC power, motors, conveyors, PLCs, VFDs, and process instrumentation.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance systems.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as required.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull tools and equipment.
• Manual dexterity to use hand and power tools safely.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance experience in food, dairy, beverage, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform planned and unplanned preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose equipment issues using schematics, manuals, and testing devices.
• Repair or replace worn, damaged, or malfunctioning parts.
• Support utility, refrigeration, boiler, and facility systems as applicable.
• Safely operate and test equipment after repairs to ensure proper function.
• Document work orders, maintenance activities, and preventive maintenance in SAP or other CMMS systems.
• Respond promptly to production needs on the plant floor.
• Comply with safety regulations, GMPs, SQF requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and other plant teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED