Maintenance Technician - Multiple Shifts
MacLean-Fogg · West Seneca, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at MacLean-Fogg (industrial) in West Seneca, NY. Maintain a safe, clean work area in accordance with 6S standards and report unusual or unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
- Tools it names
- Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 50 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 52 other live reliability postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$95k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- PLC 32%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Automation 25%
- Root cause 23%
- SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job Summary
MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Maintenance Technician at our Buffalo, New York manufacturing facility. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery, equipment, and support systems across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. This position supports 2nd and 3rd shift operations and offers continued development through the maintenance training program.
- ◆Location: Buffalo, NY
- ◆Work Arrangement: On-site
- ◆Schedule: 2nd or 3rd Shift
- ◆Pay: $26.88/hour
- ◆Other Compensation: 5% shift differential for 2nd Shift; 6% shift differential for 3rd Shift
- ◆Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
- ◆Overtime: Occasional overtime may be required.
What You'll Do as a Maintenance Technician
- ◆Maintain a safe, clean work area in accordance with 6S standards and report unusual or unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
- ◆Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and component drawings to complete repairs with minimal guidance.
- ◆Safely start, stop, and shut down production machinery, equipment, and support systems as needed to perform maintenance work.
- ◆Maintain and repair production machinery and equipment, including basic electrical and hydraulic repairs, clutch and bearing repairs, and basic gas and electric welding. Perform more advanced repairs with guidance.
- ◆Diagnose machine malfunctions, identify equipment, material, and tooling problems, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
- ◆Build and modify part chutes and support building and grounds maintenance, including seasonal outdoor work such as debris removal, snow removal, and salting.
- ◆Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively across shifts and departments, including Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance. Follow applicable Quality Management System procedures and work instructions and use Visual Factory and JIRA as required.
- ◆Provide orientation support when requested by your supervisor and contribute to effective coordination across the maintenance team.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- ✓Ability to use shop math appropriate for industrial maintenance work.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and component drawings.
- ✓Working knowledge of common tools used in industrial maintenance and repair.
- ✓Basic electrical and hydraulic repair skills, with the ability to perform more advanced work with guidance.
- ✓Basic gas and electric welding skills.
- ✓Ability to perform clutch and bearing repairs.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose production equipment and machine malfunctions with guidance.
- ✓Ability to maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively across shifts and departments.
Work Environment & Physical
Requirements
This role involves hands-on maintenance and repair of production machinery, equipment, and support systems within a manufacturing facility. Work may include electrical and hydraulic repair, welding, clutch and bearing repair, fabrication or modification of part chutes, and building and grounds maintenance.
The position also includes seasonal outdoor
responsibilities
such as sweeping, removing trash, debris and leaves, clearing snow using a snow plow, snow blower or shovel, and applying salt.
The physical
requirements
described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:
- ✓Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- ✓401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
- ✓Paid time off and paid holidays
- ✓Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
- ✓Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- ✓Paid parental leave
- ✓Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- ✓Virtual healthcare resources
- ✓Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
- ✓Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app
Pre-Employment
Requirements
After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
About MacLean-Fogg
MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.
Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.
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