Senior Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Food Manufacturing

MOHR Talent; Pontiac (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Pontiac, NY is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a food manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex machinery, with a focus on preventing downtime in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic knowledge, and ability to work independently. On-site employment with occasional weekend maintenance and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and industrial equipment repair skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and parts inventory.
• Ability to read technical manuals, troubleshoot equipment failures, and work independently.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other shop machinery.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Stable employment history with long-term manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Food processing, beverage, or packaging equipment experience is a plus.
• Technical school certification or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial production machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain conveyors, motors, drives, power transmission systems, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with machinery installation, startup, and equipment adjustments.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Complete maintenance work orders, inspections, and equipment documentation.
• Monitor parts inventory and request replacement parts and maintenance supplies.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures, including proper equipment shutdown and lockout/tagout practices.
• Support general industrial maintenance, including basic welding, plumbing, and fabrication when needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Preventive maintenance

Work orders

Parts inventory

Technical manuals

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding

Safety awareness

Stable employment history

Food processing equipment

Technical certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Technical school certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

MOHR Talent in Pontiac, NY is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a food manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex machinery, with a focus on preventing downtime in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic knowledge, and ability to work independently. On-site employment with occasional weekend maintenance and overtime may apply.