Dairy Processing Maintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift

Byrne Dairy; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Mechanic at Byrne performs preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment, including pasteurizers, separators, pumps, conveyors, and packaging lines, to minimize downtime and sustain continuous production at the Cortland, NY facility.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with hand and power tools, work with PLCs and instrumentation, and maintain CMMS records to coordinate repairs with production teams.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within the mechanical field.
• Proficiency with VFDs, stretch/blow molding equipment, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, and PLCs/instrumentation.

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.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories in CMMS and coordinate with production teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime.

Skills

VFDs

Conveyors

Pumps

Pneumatic sanitary valves

PLCs

Instrumentation/controls

HVAC experience

Food manufacturing experience

Education

GED or High School diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic at Byrne performs preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment, including pasteurizers, separators, pumps, conveyors, and packaging lines, to minimize downtime and sustain continuous production at the Cortland, NY facility.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with hand and power tools, work with PLCs and instrumentation, and maintain CMMS records to coordinate repairs with production teams.