Mechanic - Production - 3rd shift

New York Ag Connection; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 31,192 - 41,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Insurance cost support

Job summary

New York Ag Connection in Buffalo, New York is looking for a Production Mechanic. This is a training/apprentice-level role where strong HVAC, mechanical, and electrical skills are essential. You will assist with daily maintenance and repairs of production equipment.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities from day one. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of production equipment and utility systems.
• Basic mathematical skills for calculations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and utility equipment.
• Assist with major overhauls under supervision.

Skills

Strong HVAC

Mechanical experience

Electrical abilities

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School training in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Position Title

Production Mechanic – Buffalo, New York

Summary

Responsible for a variety of tasks that requires knowledge and/or ability to learn both production equipment and major utility systems. Will work closely with a Class 3 Mechanic or mentor. This is a training/apprentice level. Ability to progress and desire to learn of high importance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• PM’s will be done on a daily basis.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment in production operations, utilities, buildings & grounds, etc.
• Maintains machines with respect to bearings, assembly, disassembly, power transmission, rigging, and lubrication.
• Effectively completes bench work utilizing common hand tools.
• Learns to do rudimentary pipefitting of water, steam, and air lines with steel, plastic, and copper pipe materials.
• Performs routing preventative maintenance on designated equipment. Will assist upper class mechanic on major overhauls. Learns to identify potential issues and reports these to the necessary persons.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Clear communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software helpful.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC required.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience necessary, electrical abilities necessary.
• Stationary engineers/ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma Required
• Trade School level of Electrical or Mechanical training preferred.
• Dairy Experience Preferred
• Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).

Benefits

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Salary

$31.192 - $41.05