Maintenance Mechanic - Byrne Dewitt - N2 (6:00pm - 6:30pm)

Overview Maintenance Mechanic position at Byrne. Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a history spanning over 90 years. Operations include an ESL and UHT pasteurization plant in DeWitt and ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville, with warehousing in Syracuse and East Syracuse, and a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. Pay and Benefits Hourly Range - $31.00–$43.00 per hour Competitive bonus programs Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment Eligible for 401(k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment Educational support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program Work Shift and Location N2 – 6pm to 6:30am; 6450 Benedict Rd W East, NY 13057 Job Overview The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in executing assigned maintenance tasks. This includes performing full breakdowns and rebuilds of production equipment as well as performing preventative maintenance on all production equipment. Key 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 programmable logic controllers (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 computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) while coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime and minimize disruption to operations. Minimum Qualifications GED or High School diploma preferred Minimum 2–3 years’ experience within the mechanical field Proficiency with VFDs, stretch/blow molding equipment, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems, along with 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, with HVAC experience considered an additional asset for maintaining sanitary processing conditions #J-18808-Ljbffr