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About the Role
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, a dairy cooperative owned by local family farms, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and systems. This role supports sustainable farming and the delivery of fresh, local dairy products.
Responsibilities
- Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses variations with operators and supervisors to diagnose and repair issues.
- Shuts down and locks out energy sources before starting repairs, installs new or repaired parts, and tests for proper operation.
- Cleans and lubricates machinery parts according to company procedures.
- Installs and repairs electrical wiring and components on machinery and equipment.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains pipe systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and related components.
- Repairs and maintains the physical condition of the facility, including fabricating or repairing structures.
- Installs, programs, and repairs automated machinery and equipment, including programmable controllers and refrigeration systems.
- Sets up and operates machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
- Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to join metal parts.
Requirements
- 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 apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Skills
- Machine maintenance and repair
- Electrical systems repair
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems repair
- Pipe systems installation and repair
- Automated machinery installation and repair
- Machine tool operation
- Welding and cutting
- Troubleshooting machinery malfunctions
Location
- Upstate New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- All shifts available
- Weekend availability
- Holiday availability
Experience Level
- 1-3 years related experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- Base pay starting at $28.53–$31.53/hr.
- Total potential earnings up to $42.53/hr.
- Up to $11/hour in skill-based incentives for qualifying certifications and licenses.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus: $10,000
- Participation in group health and/or dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time away from work
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative is proudly owned by over 200 local family farms and 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®.
- We support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.
Equal Opportunity
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.