MAINTENANCE PLANNER

AMPI; Town of Portage (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

AMPI is seeking a skilled maintenance planner/ technician to support daily operations at our Portage facility. The role focuses on maintaining parts inventory, coordinating with mechanics, and ensuring reliable equipment availability through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

You will implement 5S, manage a budget, work with contractors, utilize CMMS software, and ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree from a two-year college in a related technical field or certificate/diploma from a trade school preferred.
• Five or more years of maintenance/ mechanical maintenance or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing accurate inventory of parts and tools; stock efficiently and prepare purchase orders.
• Collaborate with mechanics to receive parts for repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations for timely service and equipment availability.
• Improve maintenance shop efficiency and cleanliness using 5S: Sort, Set-in-order, Standardize, Shine, Sustain.
• Develop and maintain an accessible system for parts/tools inventory.

Skills

Maintenance experience

5S methodology

Safety compliance

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Education

GED

Associate degree in technical field

Trade school certificate/diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Preventive maintenance planning

Job description

Job Category: Administrative Support Workers

Requisition Number: MAINT003987

• Posted : July 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award‑winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co‑op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co‑op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. Assist in the development of an accurate inventory of parts and tools required for daily operations. Stock required parts and tools in an efficient manner to minimize unplanned downtime without stocking excess inventory. Prepare purchase orders, receive and properly store the merchandise.

2. Collaborate with mechanics to accurately receive parts used for repairs and preventive maintenance from parts inventory.

3. Coordinate with the maintenance department and operation planning; ensure areas, departments or facility are professionally serviced in a timely manner emphasizing consistent equipment availability and performance.

4. Improve the efficiency and cleanliness of the maintenance shop through the principles of 5S: Sort, Set-in-order, Standardize, Shine and Sustain.

5. Develop and maintain a system for easy access to and accountability for small parts and tools needed by plant operations team.

6. Work with frequently scheduled contractors to develop service agreements to minimize the high cost of emergency repairs. Constantly review the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate, and solve problems in a timely manner.

7. Collaborate with plant management to support maintenance projects. Develop a scope for the project, identify potential contractors, obtain quotes, submit PO’s, and schedule contractors as directed.

8. Identify opportunities for grants/incentives available for energy efficient upgrades.

9. Assist with the implementation and operation of maintenance software to manage preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and needs.

10. Maintain and update CMMS software records and ensure entry by others of necessary data for the facility in order to provide accurate management statistics.

11. Responsible for working within a budget under the direction of the maintenance manager, controlling inventory budget accuracy, turns, and other inventory management.

12. Communicate and require adherence to plant policies and safety requirements by all sub-contractors and visitors.

13. Maintain compliance with local, state and federal regulatory environmental programs.

14. Maintain compliance to all OSHA requirements.

15. Understand and require adherence by all maintenance technicians and sub-contractors to all safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformities.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

Associates degree from a two‑year college in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from a trade school in a related field is preferred.

Five or more years of experience in the maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and/or repair work or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS / REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401(k), short‑term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.