2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Saputo Inc.; Town of Friendship (NY); On-site; USD 74,758,000 - 104,415,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, plus documentation in SAP/CMMS and collaboration with plant teams. Overtime and on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (food, dairy, beverage, or manufacturing 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.

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 utilities, refrigeration, boiler, and facility systems as applicable
• Safely operate and test equipment after repairs to ensure proper function
• Accurately document work orders, maintenance activities, and PMs in SAP or other CMMS systems
• Respond promptly to production needs on the plant floor
• Comply with all safety regulations, GMPs, SQF requirements, and company policies
• Work collaboratively with production, QA, and other plant teams

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read blueprints

PLC VFDs

CMMS systems

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

SCADA

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, plus documentation in SAP/CMMS and collaboration with plant teams. Overtime and on-call duties may be required.