Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic — Food Processing
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Job Summary
Every on-time shipment every safe startup and every quality batch depends on reliable equipment. Join our team and turn your maintenance expertise into dependable uptime for a high-volume food processing environment.
- Tackle urgent production line calls pinpoint faults and update Production and Maintenance Leadership with clear repair timelines
- Execute a thorough Preventive Maintenance Programlubrication inspections and adjustmentsto extend asset life and minimize downtime
- Isolate and repair issues spanning mechanical electrical pneumatic and basic control systems
- Disassemble rebuild align and return machinery to service safely and efficiently
- Verify replacement parts meet OEM specifications and manufacturer tolerances
- Support utilities and infrastructureHVAC boilers steam plumbing electrical systems and building elements
- Plan maintenance repairs and installations to avoid unnecessary production interruptions
- Uphold safety quality GMP and regulatory standards while maintaining clean tools equipment and workspaces
- Ensure lines are free of tools and materials before any startup or restart after maintenance
- Document work precisely in the EFCO work order ticketing system and keep accurate logs
- Track parts usage and proactively notify Maintenance Leadership of material needs
- Cross-train share knowledge and support Maintenance and Production teams as workloads shift
- Flag unusual conditions hazards or potential facility damage immediately
- Hands-on knowledge of mechanical electrical pneumatic and basic controls in an industrial setting.
- Experience repairing production and facility equipment (conveyors pumps motors gearboxes packaging machinery).
- Understanding of industrial electrical systems from low-voltage (sensors photo eyes relays) to high-voltage (motors panels disconnects).
- Proficiency with preventive maintenance and lubrication routines.
- Baseline knowledge of HVAC boilers steam lines and plant utilities.
- Ability to tear down inspect adjust and reassemble equipment safely.
- Foundational welding fabrication and hand-tool skills.
- Comfort with work orders safety directives and SOPs.
- Strong communication with Maintenance and Production partners.
- Self-direction with minimal supervision and disciplined escalation.
- Capability to operate diagnostic tools test equipment and forklifts (with training/certification).
- Standing and walking for full shifts; work in cold and freezer zones when required.
- Frequent bending crouching kneeling reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Stamina strength and dexterity to complete essential duties safely.
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- CNC Machine Repair
- Boiler Troubleshooting
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
- Circular Saw
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Conveyor Systems
Bring your curiosity and craftsmanship. Youll leverage the EFCO work order ticketing system to build a record of results cross-train with seasoned techs and help shape a reliability-first culture.
About Company
EFCO is a global leader in the manufacturing of bakery fillings & mixes, shelf-stable dairy sauces, beverage syrups & toppings, and specialty ingredients.