2nd Shift Plant Maintenance Technician — Keep Production Up

Saputo, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; 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 environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and document work in SAP or CMMS. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a couple of years in industrial maintenance, with willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed.

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

Industrial maintenance

Blueprint reading

CMMS SAP

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AC/DC power

Motors

Conveyors

PLCs

VFDs

Process instrumentation

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 environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and document work in SAP or CMMS. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a couple of years in industrial maintenance, with willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed.