Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Location: Buffalo & West Seneca locations Employment Type: Direct Placement Industry: Dairy Industry Compensation: $29.64/hour + shift differential + $5,000 bonus Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday | 2nd Shift (2:00 PM-10:30 PM, $0.75 differential) or 3rd Shift (10:00 PM-6:30 AM, $1.00 differential) | Must be available for either shift | Training on 1st Shift About the Opportunity: Acara Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Buffalo, NY to work with one of our clients in the dairy industry. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, equipment, facility systems, and automated production equipment while supporting safe and efficient operations. Why You'll Love Working Here: * Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability * Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries * People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work * Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY **Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@** What You'll Do: * Troubleshoot and repair machinery, equipment, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and facility infrastructure * Install and repair electrical wiring, electrical/electronic components, pipe systems, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment * Perform preventative maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, inspections, and maintaining equipment PMs * Set up and operate machine tools including grinders, drills, lathes, jigs, and fixtures to repair or fabricate machine parts * Troubleshoot PLC/control systems and maintain automated machinery including pumps, separators, packaging machines, compressors, refrigeration systems, and boilers What You'll Bring: * High school diploma or GED * 1+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing PLCs What Sets You Apart: * Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals * Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers * Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and solve problems involving standardized situations * Experience rebuilding pumps and motors * Experience operating a cutting torch for welding/burning and rigging equipment * Experience operating refrigeration systems, boilers, and air compressors Additional Information: * Respirator and confined space entry qualifications required * Must complete NFPA 70E and Lock Out/Tag Out training * Position requires regular lifting and/or moving up to 55 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds * Employee will regularly work near moving mechanical equipment and may work in high places, wet and/or humid conditions, and temperatures below 40°F * Employee may be exposed to cleaning chemicals containing sodium hydroxide or phosphoric acid requiring personal protective equipment per company regulations * Hearing protection is required After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.