Maintenance Mechanic - Dairy Equipment & PLCs

Byrne, Inc.; DeWitt Mills (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Competitive bonus programs

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to execute preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment and maintain critical production lines.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs with minimal downtime. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of mechanical experience in a food manufacturing setting, familiarity with VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation, and a strong emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience within the mechanical field.
• Proficiency with VFDs, stretch/blow molding equipment, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, and 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, HVAC experience considered an asset for sanitary processing conditions.

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 CMMS while coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime and minimize disruption to operations.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical understanding

Safety procedures

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

VFDs

Conveyors

Pumps

Pneumatic valves

PLCs

Instrumentation/controls

HVAC

Job description

Byrne, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to execute preventive and corrective maintenance on dairy processing equipment and maintain critical production lines.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs with minimal downtime. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of mechanical experience in a food manufacturing setting, familiarity with VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation, and a strong emphasis on safety