Dairy Processing Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Byrne, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $31–$43 per hour

Medical, dental, vision benefits day 1

Supplemental benefits day 30

401(k) with company match day 90

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Job summary

Byrne, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in New York to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy production equipment, including pasteurizers, conveyors, and packaging machinery.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, work with PLCs, and maintain CMMS records while coordinating with production teams to minimize downtime. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits starting day 1, with opportunities for advancement in a

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required/preferred.
• 2–3 years of mechanical field experience.
• Proficiency with VFDs, stretch/blow molding equipment, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, and PLCs/instrumentation/controls.
• Experience maintaining closed cooling systems (evaporator towers, cooling towers, industrial chillers).
• Food manufacturing environment experience preferred; HVAC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment (pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, pumps, conveyors, packaging machinery).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems following safety protocols and lockout/tagout.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and restore production using PLCs and automated systems.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systems (temperature sensors, gauges, flow meters).
• Conduct routine inspections of steam, compressed air, refrigeration, and water treatment systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and CMMS work orders; coordinate repairs with production teams.

Skills

GED / High School diploma

Mechanical experience

VFDs & PLCs

Cooling systems maintenance

Food manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Byrne, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in New York to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy production equipment, including pasteurizers, conveyors, and packaging machinery.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, work with PLCs, and maintain CMMS records while coordinating with production teams to minimize downtime. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits starting day 1, with opportunities for advancement in a