Maintenance Technician I

$55,640 - $75,400/Yr

Chobani - New Berlin, NY

Full-time

New Berlin, NY

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety and environmental standards. This role requires troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment, while following established safety protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complicated problems with minimal initial information.
• Manage self and communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel.
• Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Serve as a technical resource for operations personnel.
• Address symptoms of problems and identify root causes.
• Follow standard work orders and perform tasks accurately and completely.
• Check work for mistakes and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders with a positive demeanor.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and reliability opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-year Technical Trade school certification or equivalent preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in a food production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating, repairing, and troubleshooting filling, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Practical operation of power tools and maintenance shop equipment.
• Ability to work on your feet for up to 12 hours and lift up to 60 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in the dairy, food, and beverage industry.
• Military applicable certifications or vocational training.
• Journeyman License.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.75 to $36.25, plus bonus.