Maintenance Technician / Mechanic - Day shift

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician / Mechanic - Day shift

Location: Auburn, NY
Job Type: Full-Time W2 | Direct Hire
Pay: $30–$38 per hour
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift after training (Schedule below)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Auburn, NY. This is a hands-on industrial maintenance position responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a plastics manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, dependable, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in industrial maintenance. Candidates with experience or training in manufacturing, skilled trades, military maintenance, or technical programs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding, blow molding, and auxiliary production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair grinders, conveyors, dryers, hopper loaders, vacuum units, oil and water systems, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance according to established procedures and PM programs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance needs.
• Perform equipment rebuilds, small repairs, and assigned maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and computerized work orders.
• Assist with equipment setups and work closely with production personnel to resolve maintenance issues.
• Occasionally assist with facility maintenance, internal piping, electrical circuits, and light rigging.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, manufacturing, skilled trades, military maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Ability and willingness to continuously learn new equipment and technologies.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
• History of continuous employment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to work independently after completing training.
• Formal education or a specific degree is not required. Candidates with military or trade school training are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

Experience with the following is valuable:

• Mechanical powertrain systems
• Motors and motor troubleshooting
• Gearboxes, pulleys, and sheaves
• Chains and sprockets
• Spindles and ball screws
• Linear bearings
• Pneumatic cylinders and valves
• Regulators and flow controls
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical controls and power systems
• AC/DC electrical circuits
• Basic ladder logic and PLC I/O
• 0–10V and 4–20mA analog systems
• Electrical testing equipment, including clamp meters, voltage and resistance meters, frequency meters, capacitance meters, and meggers
• Industrial rigging and machine leveling
• Basic welding or torch work
• Plumbing

Equipment Environment

The facility operates a variety of plastics manufacturing equipment, including:

• Injection molding machines
• Blow molding machines
• Injection stretch blow molding equipment
• Grinders and grinding systems
• Conveyors
• Dryers
• Hopper loaders
• Vacuum units
• Oil and water systems
• Chillers and cooling towers
• Electrical systems include equipment up to 480VAC , with 24VDC controls used throughout much of the equipment.

Training & Schedule

New employees will begin with a  Monday–Friday training schedule with limited overtime while becoming familiar with the equipment, processes, and team. Once training is completed, the position will transition to a 12-hour rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule .

Rotating Schedule:

Week 1

• Monday: Work
• Tuesday: Work
• Wednesday: Off
• Thursday: Off
• Friday: Work
• Saturday: Work
• Sunday: Off

Week 2

• Monday: Off
• Tuesday: Off
• Wednesday: Work
• Thursday: Work
• Friday: Off
• Saturday: Off
• Sunday: Work

The long week consists of four 12-hour shifts for a total of 48 hours, with 8 hours paid at time-and-a-half .

There is no on-call requirement .

Occasional travel may be required for specialized equipment training or machine FATs. Training travel is typically limited to a day or two and is planned in advance.

Software & Technology

• CMMS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• SharePoint
• InTouch production monitoring

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$48 per hr
• Profit-sharing program
• Medical insurance with approximately 87% of employee healthcare costs covered by the company
• Benefits begin immediately upon hire
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Company match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%
• Paid vacation
• Typical starting PTO of 2 weeks, depending on experience
• Up to 240 hours of PTO accrual
• Flexible holiday PTO

Career Growth

This position offers the opportunity to build advanced industrial maintenance skills and develop toward future opportunities in controls and automation .

If you are dependable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and looking for a long-term career in industrial maintenance, we encourage you to apply.