2nd Shift Maintenance Technician – PLC & Mechanical Repair

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

AD&D

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Sick time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Buffalo, NY. You will repair and maintain production machinery, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, and optimize packaging equipment to ensure smooth operation.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Target pay is $30/hour with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to meet customer and management deadlines.
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work a flex schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance regularly.
• PLC Troubleshooting.
• Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation by adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, as well as repairing/replacing defective parts.
• Optimizes capabilities of various packing (bagging) machines.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Responsible for aiding in startup process to ensure equipment is operating correctly.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Contains a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in resolving issues and fostering Continuous Improvement.
• Keep maintenance shop and parts/tool/belt storage areas clean and organized.
• Fill out all required paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional work

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Pneumatic tools

Job description

American Sugar Refining, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Buffalo, NY. You will repair and maintain production machinery, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, and optimize packaging equipment to ensure smooth operation.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Target pay is $30/hour with comprehensive benefits provided.