Maintenance Technician

We are partnering with a well‑established Central NY manufacturing company seeking a skilled third shift Maintenance Technician to join their team. This organization offers a competitive sign‑on bonus, excellent benefits, and the stability of a longstanding company with a strong reputation in the industry. In this role, you will play a critical part in keeping nighttime production running smoothly by performing preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime. Job Responsibilities: Complete preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including pumps, conveyors, and packaging machinery to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production operations. Identify and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment while following lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols. Resolve equipment malfunctions quickly to restore production lines, working with programmable logic controllers, motor controls, and automated systems common. 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, and water treatment systems, identifying potential issues before they impact production. Keep maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories in computerized maintenance management systems while coordinating with production teams to schedule repairs during planned downtime and minimize disruption to operations. Required Skills/Qualifications: Technical training or electrical/mechanical technician degree is required. 3+ years’ experience within the mechanical field in manufacturing. Previous experience working in manufacturing is required . Experience with programmable logic controllers, instruments, and controls. 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. HVAC experience is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr