Maintenance Mechanic - Byrne Dewitt - D1 (6:00am - 6:30pm)

Byrne, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus programs

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Educational scholarship program

Job summary

Byrne, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment, including full breakdowns and rebuilds of production lines to ensure continuous operations.

The role requires hands-on work with pumps, conveyors, valves, PLCs, and instrumentation in a food-grade environment, with strong problem-solving and safety focus. Eligible benefits and growth opportunities accompany the role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to restore production lines and work with PLCs and automation.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systems to monitor processing parameters.
• Conduct routine inspections of facility infrastructure and identify issues before impact on production.
• Maintain maintenance records and coordinate with production to schedule repairs during downtime.

Skills

VFDs

Conveyors

Pumps

Pneumatic valves

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Programmable logic controllers

Instrumentation/controls

Education

GED or High School diploma

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Why ByrneAt Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly Range - $31.00- $43.00 per hour
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

• D1 – 6am-630pm6450 Benedict Rd W East, NY 13057

Job Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in executing assigned maintenance tasks. This includes performing full-break downs and rebuilds of production equipment as well as performing preventative maintenance on all production equipment.

Key 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 programmable logic controllers (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.

Min. Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma is preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within the mechanical field.
• Proficiency with VFDs, stretch/blow molding equipment, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems, along with programmable logic controllers and instrumentation/controls.
• Experience maintaining closed cooling systems including evaporator towers, water cooling towers, and industrial chillers used in manufacturing operations.
• Food manufacturing environment experience preferred, with HVAC experience considered an additional asset for maintaining sanitary processing conditions.

ByrneHeadquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development