MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Why Byrne
At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, andprofessionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent anddedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We valuetheir contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated inways 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
N1 – 6pm-630am
6450 Benedict Rd W
East, NY 13057
Job Overview
The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in executing assigned maintenancetasks. This includes performing full-break downs and rebuilds of productionequipment as well as performing preventative maintenance on all productionequipment.
Key Responsibilities
- * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipmentincluding pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, pumps, conveyors, andpackaging machinery to minimize downtime and ensure continuous productionoperations.*
- * Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsusing hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment while followinglockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols in a food-grade environment.*
- * Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly to restore productionlines, working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls,and automated systems common in dairy processing facilities.*
- * Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systemsincluding temperature sensors, pressure gauges, flow meters, and automatedvalves to ensure accurate monitoring of critical processing parameters.*
- * Conduct routine inspections of facility infrastructure including steamsystems, compressed air lines, refrigeration equipment, and water treatmentsystems, identifying potential issues before they impact production.*
- * Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, and equipment historiesin computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) while coordinating withproduction teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime and minimizedisruption 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 withprogrammable logic controllers and instrumentation/controls.*
- * Experience maintaining closed cooling systems including evaporator towers,water cooling towers, and industrial chillers used in manufacturingoperations.*
- * Food manufacturing environment experience preferred, with HVAC experienceconsidered an additional asset for maintaining sanitary processingconditions.*
Byrne
Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company witha legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life(ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as wellas an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintainswarehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated icecream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues todrive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development