Maintenance Mechanic

Dale Road Plant (UNC), Buffalo, NY 14225, USA

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee‑led values, we process and market high‑quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands:
Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Sign‑on Bonus: $8,000

• Listen for unusual sound from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with operators, supervisors, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and repair machine.
• Required to have Respirator and Confined Space entry qualifications.
• Shut down machine or equipment and “Lock Out” all energy sources before starting repairs. Install new or repaired parts. Test to ensure proper operation.
• Must have 70e and Lock Out/Tag Out Training.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery according to company procedures or schedules while maintaining Equipment PM’s.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder, drill (to repair or fabricate machine parts), jigs, lathe and fixtures.
• Install and repair electrical wiring and electrical and/or electronic components on machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assemble, install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Must have experience in rebuilding pumps, motors as well as operating a cutting torch for welding/burning and rigging equipment.
• Maintain the chemical pumps and CIP Systems.
• Repair and maintain the physical condition of the facility, e.g. fabricated or repaired counters, benches, walls, partitions, racks and other structures as deemed necessary.
• Install, program and repair automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers, pumps, separators, homogenizers, packaging machines, compressors, refrigeration systems and other equipment as needed and trained to repair.
• Maintain a record of HVAC PM’s and operations.
• Required to be a Refrigeration System Operator (Classes I & II), operate Boilers and Air Compressors. Stationary Engineers license is desirable.
• Troubleshoot PLC/Control System and calibrate chart recorder and the Level Probe and Pressure Sensor.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to fill out routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and convey information to other employees.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reaching with hands and arms above shoulder height, talking and hearing, tasting and smelling. Climb ladders and/or balance.
• Regularly…