Dairy Processing Maintenance Technician

Byrne Dairy; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 4,271,000 - 5,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne, a Central New York-based dairy company, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in Cortland, NY to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment, including pasteurizers, homogenizers, and packaging machinery. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, following safety protocols in a food-grade setting, with CMMS recordkeeping.

The role requires 2–3 years in mechanical maintenance, experience with VFDs, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, and

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience within the mechanical field.
• Experience with VFDs, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, PLCs, and instrumentation/controls.
• Food manufacturing environment experience preferred; HVAC 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 computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) while coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime and minimize disruption to operations.

Skills

VFDs

Conveyors

Pumps

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLCs

Instrumentation/Controls

Education

GED or High School diploma

Job description

Byrne, a Central New York-based dairy company, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in Cortland, NY to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment, including pasteurizers, homogenizers, and packaging machinery. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, following safety protocols in a food-grade setting, with CMMS recordkeeping.

The role requires 2–3 years in mechanical maintenance, experience with VFDs, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, and