Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)A leading food manufacturing operation is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to keep high-speed labeling, packaging and production equipment running safely and reliably. This role owns troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and preventive maintenance work across a busy year-round facility.The best fit is an industrial maintenance professional who can diagnose mechanical failures independently, work confidently around conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and motors, and stay effective on a rotating 12-hour night schedule. Experience with fabrication, industrial electrical systems or PLC troubleshooting will make a candidate especially competitive.Location: Geneva, NYShift: 2nd shift, 5:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.; Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; Week 2 - Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. Initial training may be Monday-Friday on 8-hour shifts. Overtime and schedule flexibility are required during peak production.Work Setting: OnsiteRole Type: Direct hireOpenings: 1Compensation: $25.00-$35.50 per hour, based on skills, experience and hiring-team approvalBenefitsMedical coverage through Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield with multiple plan options, including prescription and telemedicine coverageDental and vision insuranceHSA and flexible spending account optionsLife insurance, short-term disability and additional voluntary protection benefits401(k) retirement plan; employer contributions begin after one year of service10 paid holidays per year for eligible employees40 hours of accelerated PTO provided upon hire, with additional first-year accrual beginning after 16 weeksTraining and long-term advancement opportunities in a safety-focused manufacturing organizationResponsibilitiesPerform daily maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on production, labeling, packaging and material-handling equipment.Diagnose failures quickly and restore equipment to service while protecting safety, food quality and product flow.Repair and rebuild pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, motors and related mechanical assemblies.Support case stackers, tray packers, palletizers, depalletizers and labeling equipment.Complete preventive maintenance, planned equipment overhauls and corrective work orders.Use hand and power tools safely; fabricate or weld repair components when qualified.Document repairs, parts used, follow-up needs and recurring equipment issues in maintenance logs.Support plant uptime during seasonal production peaks, including required overtime and schedule changes.Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area and follow all plant safety and food-manufacturing practices.QualificationsHands-on industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and motors.Ability to identify failure causes, make sound repair decisions and work with limited supervision during production.Ability to use hand tools, power tools and measurement tools safely and effectively.Willingness and ability to work the rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule, complete weekday training and work required overtime.Clear communication, dependable attendance and disciplined repair documentation.Preferred QualificationsExperience maintaining high-speed food, beverage, canning, bottling or packaging equipment.Fabrication and MIG/TIG welding capability.Experience troubleshooting 480V three-phase motors, drives, sensors or related industrial electrical systems.PLC troubleshooting exposure, especially using inputs, outputs and fault information to isolate equipment problems.Experience with labelers, case packers or stackers, tray packers, palletizers or depalletizers.