Maintenance Technician - Tier 1

CNY Feeds is a family-owned feed mill in Jordan, NY, serving regional dairy farms for over 30 years. We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our hard-working team located about 10 miles west of Syracuse.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician I performs preventative maintenance and assists in repairs of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems to ensure the safety and dependability of equipment and facility. This role requires basic technical knowledge and a strong eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facilities.
• Records maintenance and repairs within CMMS system.
• Assists in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of maintenance spare parts and supplies.
• Maintains lock-out-tag-out and SDS information for the maintenance department under the direction of the Maintenance Manager; provides workplace safety and security.
• Assists in developing and implementing maintenance procedures and techniques for safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and agricultural experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Analytical ability with a high focus on safety and quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and strong mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud sounds.
• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, vibration, and high levels of dust.
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and work with explosives.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Benefits

• Pay starts at $25/hour, commensurate with experience and ability.
• Paid personal and sick leave.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid individual health insurance (best available plan on market); options available for spouse, children, or family.
• 2× yearly performance bonus (5–15% annual earnings equivalent).
• 401k with 5% employer match.
• Employee options for dental, vision, and life insurance.

Employment is subject to drug test and background check.