Entry-Level Maintenance Technician — Dairy Plant

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to support the plant's fundamental maintenance functions, with on-the-job training to advance to a Tier 1 position.

You will perform equipment maintenance and repairs, participate in lockout/tagout, work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, operate tools, and follow safety policies. High school diploma and eagerness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for entry-level roles.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: assist in troubleshooting malfunctions, diagnose problems, perform repairs, clean and lubricate parts.
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures: perform proper lockout/tagout on all equipment.
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: lay out, assemble, install, and prepare pipe systems; repair gauges, valves, regulators, and related components.
• Tool Operation: set up and operate lathe, grinder, drill, jigs, fixtures.
• Safety & Compliance: adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties: perform other duties as required to meet needs.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to support the plant's fundamental maintenance functions, with on-the-job training to advance to a Tier 1 position.

You will perform equipment maintenance and repairs, participate in lockout/tagout, work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, operate tools, and follow safety policies. High school diploma and eagerness to learn are required.