Industrial Maintenance Technician

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is looking for an enthusiastic candidates to join our team as Industrial Maintenance Technicians. At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, our employees are our most important resource. We’re dedicated to producing high-quality milk ingredients from our farmer owners’ high-qualify milk, while simultaneously improving the dairy industry by raising the bar for high standards. We’re confident you’ll see that the finest products come from the finest ingredients.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical components of production equipment and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC equipment.
• Use of common maintenance hand tools and specialty tools to repair and maintain equipment.
• Maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment to comply with all state and federal regulations.
• Maintain plant lubrication program to properly lubricate and maintain all plant equipment within specified standards.
• Maintain compressed air, steam, condensate, chemical transfer, water, glycol, chilled water, tower water, hot water, sanitary waste, natural gas, printing/coding, HVAC and other support systems throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment in a desirable manner to achieve target key performance indicators within each department.
• Work closely with maintenance, laboratory and training personnel to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance related to all processing equipment; experience with high and low voltage electrical.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of all manufacturing supplies; ordering parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Perform minor plumbing, building repair and maintenance.
• Work with technical experts to gain complete knowledge of processing/manufacturing equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance.
• Reading/interpreting equipment manuals, blueprints and other sources of information to ensure proper operation and repair of equipment.
• Prioritize assignments and independently manage time to satisfy business needs.
• Ensure preventive maintenance program is performed in accordance with company standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of productivity, quality and safety.
• Maintain the manufacturing plant in a safe and organized condition at all times.
• Always work in a safe manner resulting in no work-related injuries.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Assist quality, sanitation, warehouse, and operations personnel as required.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures within the facility.

Qualifications/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent, preferred.
• Reliable transportation, required.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Windows based programs.
• Familiarity with basic processing equipment and calibration requirements.
• Ability to understand technical records and communicate technical data.
• Ability to work independently or within a group with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business needs, including overtime as required.
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, SQF and other regulatory requirements, preferred.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Salary:

• Starting rate $22.00-$34.00/hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Holidays

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• 1 year experience in food manufacturing, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing or other reliable field, preferred.

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift, required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn, NY 13021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• food manufacturing or relatable field: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $34