Maintenance Mechanic

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Williamson, NY. The role involves troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on packaging and process equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years' mechanical troubleshooting experience, knowledge of GMP/OSHA/FDA/EPA standards, and fluency in English. Overtime and off-shift work may be required to support production schedules.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; associate degree or trade training preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Experience identifying root causes of mechanical failures.
• Experience in food/pharma manufacturing, GMP/OSHA/FDA/EPA standards preferred.
• Experience using CMMS systems is preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as production schedules require.
• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English fluently due to SQF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and install packaging and process equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Support continuous improvement with equipment and process expertise.
• Assist Operations with training and staff development.
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot high-speed equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or trade training preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Sample Schedule Below

Week 1: Work Monday, Tuesday; Off Wednesday, Thursday; Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday; Work Wednesday, Thursday; Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Posting Start Date: 7/30/26

Division: Plant

Location Type: On-Site

Pay Min: 33.00 USD

Pay Max: 38.00 USD

Job Location: Williamson, NY, USA, 14589

Req Id: 711

What We Need

Our Maintenance function is at the heart of keeping our business running and producing for our customers and consumers. In this role, under minimal supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic will perform troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and preventative maintenance on packaging and process equipment, utilizing standard work practices to ensure production is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

Our Maintenance Team operates on a 2-2-3, 12-hour schedule, providing a consistent rotation for work-life balance. Hours for this Position = 6:00am - 6:00pm

Sample Schedule Below

Week 1: Work Monday, Tuesday; Off Wednesday, Thursday; Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday; Work Wednesday, Thursday; Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

What You Will Do

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, product safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing equipment and process expertise.
• May be involved with providing technical support to Operations Team for training and staff development (i.e. cross training production personnel for first level-maintenance activities).
• Maintain packaging and process equipment through execution of preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging and process equipment including Fillers, Cappers, Case Erectors, Case Packers, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.

What You Need To Be Successful

• HS Diploma is required, two-year associate degree, licensing, or equivalent trade school technical training in related field highly preferred, but applicable experience will be consisted in lieu of licensing or education.
• A minimum of three (3) years of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience (manufacturing, automotive, farming, or related) is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting to identify root-cause issues on mechanical equipment or components.
• Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically working to meet GMP, OSHA, FDA, EPA standards is preferred
• Experience utilizing a CMMS system is preferred
• Curiosity to learn as well as mentor others on the team and organization.
• Willingness to dig into the root-cause of failures, and ensure the repair is done through to completion.
• Ability and willingness to troubleshoot high-speed equipment in a safe, efficient manner
• A pro-active, high-energy attitude, geared towards achieving continuous improvement.
• Able to work autonomously or in a team environment as a critical-thinker and decision-maker.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, including off-shift, weekends and holidays when required to support the production schedule.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.