2nd Shift Maintenance Technician - PLC & Machinery Expert

American Sugar Refining; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision,Rx

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Vacation, holiday, sick time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery and equipment, including PLC troubleshooting and mechanical device repair. The role requires a 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm) with flexibility for weekends/holidays as needed.

Candidate should have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, be highly organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Proven ability to meet customer and management deadlines
• Highly organized, self-starter able to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

Responsibilities

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned
• Performs preventive maintenance regularly
• PLC troubleshooting
• Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation by adjusting functional parts and control instruments, and repairing/replacing defective parts
• Optimizes capabilities of various packing (bagging) machines
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Assists in startup processes to ensure equipment operates correctly
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and assists in resolving issues and fostering continuous improvement
• Keeps maintenance shop and parts/tool/belt storage areas clean and organized
• Fills out all required paperwork promptly and accurately
• Works effectively to maintain food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality
• Reports any risks or evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager for immediate action
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

American Sugar Refining in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery and equipment, including PLC troubleshooting and mechanical device repair. The role requires a 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm) with flexibility for weekends/holidays as needed.

Candidate should have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, be highly organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.