Packaging Mechanic - 1st Shift: Grow in Dairy

Lactalis American Group Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Packaging Mechanic on the 1st shift to maintain and improve dairy packaging equipment. You will perform routine maintenance, assist in overhauls, and learn shop processes under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a hands-on mechanical background; dairy experience is preferred. Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous learning in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains machines with respect to bearings, assembly, disassembly, power transmission, rigging, and lubrication.
• Effectively completes bench work utilizing common hand tools.
• Can work effectively with an upper-class mechanic to work on electrical systems and components.
• Learns rudimentary pipefitting of water, steam, and air lines with steel, plastic, and copper pipe materials.
• Performs routing preventative maintenance on designated equipment and assists on major overhauls.
• Trains and learns most shop equipment and machinery.
• Works with upper classification mechanic on job layouts and ordering of materials necessary to complete job.
• Assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing most machine failures.
• Prepares for work daily with complete set of hand tools as mandated by the supervisor’s list.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School training (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Lactalis American Group Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Packaging Mechanic on the 1st shift to maintain and improve dairy packaging equipment. You will perform routine maintenance, assist in overhauls, and learn shop processes under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a hands-on mechanical background; dairy experience is preferred. Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous learning in a fast-paced production environment.