Dairy Processing Maintenance Mechanic

Byrne1933

City of Syracuse (NY)

Hybrid

USD 43,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision day 1

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne Dairy Ultra Plant in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment, including pasteurizers, homogenizers, and packaging machinery. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while adhering to strict safety and lockout/tagout practices.

The role requires 2-3 years of mechanical experience, familiarity with PLCs, and experience with closed cooling systems.

Qualifications

GED or High School diploma preferred.
2-3 years’ experience in the mechanical field.
Experience with VFDs, stretch/blow molding equipment, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems, plus PLCs and instrumentation/controls.
Experience maintaining closed cooling systems including evaporator towers, water cooling towers, and industrial chillers.
Food manufacturing environment experience preferred; HVAC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment including pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, pumps, conveyors, and packaging machinery to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production operations.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment while following lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols in a food-grade environment.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly to restore production lines, working with PLCs, motor controls, and automated systems common in dairy processing facilities.
Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systems including temperature sensors, pressure gauges, flow meters, and automated valves to ensure accurate monitoring of critical processing parameters.
Conduct routine inspections of facility infrastructure including steam systems, compressed air lines, refrigeration equipment, and water treatment systems, identifying potential issues before they impact production.
Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories in CMMS while coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime and minimize disruption to operations.