ZipRecruiter is hiring: Maintenance Technician - Night Shift in Village of Blasd

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Night Shift

Location: Buffalo, NY

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Work Model: Onsite (Rotating 12-hour night shifts: Sun–Tues and every other Wed, 6:00pm–6:30am)

Recruiter Contact: Samantha Marranca | 716-256-1271 | smarranca@imaginestaffing.net

Nature & Scope: Positional Overview. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support a high-growth manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities on a wide range of industrial equipment and systems. The technician will work independently as the sole mechanic on shift, collaborating with plant teams to minimize downtime, maximize reliability, and uphold safety standards. This position requires strong electromechanical troubleshooting skills, the ability to thrive on a rotating night shift schedule, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC- and VFD-controlled equipment, AC/DC motors and drives, industrial HVAC systems, and piping infrastructure.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and equipment upgrades to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Partner with other teams to conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
• Document all maintenance activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Support facility upgrades, process improvements, and expansion projects.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and safety standards.
• Participate in daily shift handoff meetings and communicate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (5+ years preferred).
• Strong electromechanical troubleshooting skills, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, drives, and HVAC.
• Experience interpreting schematics, blueprints, and SOPs.
• Forklift operation experience (certification a plus; training provided if needed).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work on your feet throughout 12-hour shifts.
• Adaptability to seasonal warehouse/plant temperatures.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Technical certification in Electro-Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or Electrical Systems.
• Experience in insulation, pulp & paper, or building materials industries a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $36.00 – $42.00/hour + shift differential ($2–$5/hr).
• Benefits package available (details provided during process).
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and cross-training.
• Annual reviews with potential compensation increases.
• Advancement opportunities as the facility grows.