Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicSeneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high-quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's®, Aunt Nellie's®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.Assigned mechanical job duties to maintain and repair food processing equipment. Completes repairs during the processing season to meet production goals. Overhaul and install plant equipment during non-production periods to be ready for the next scheduled production run.Essential Functions, Responsibilities, or Job Duties:Assist with overhauling and repairs as neededAbility to operate equipment and tools in a safe mannerAssist in welding and using a torch cutterInstall, replace and adjust chains, sprockets, shakers, motors, drives & gearheadsMaintains all records, charts, and logs accuratelyCut, form, and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipmentInspect and test machinery and equipmentOil and grease equipment as neededAssist in developing and maintaining a regular maintenance schedule for equipmentRequisition repair parts and supplies as neededAdditional Responsibilities:Monitor the use of chemicals as required for the departmentAssist in maintaining cost control over equipment and supplies for the department's budgetOther duties as required or assigned by ManagementQualifications:Good written and oral communication skillsAbility to read and write EnglishGeneral mechanical knowledge and abilitiesKnowledge of various hand and power toolsHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience:1+ years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in an industrial settingPhysical Requirements:Hand MovementSittingCrawlingReadingLifting 30 lbs. or moreTwisting/TurningWritingPushing/PullingRespiratory FitHand/Eye CoordinationBendingOperate Motorized VehicleStandingClimbingExtensive walking during production seasonWorking Conditions:Indoor and Outdoor exposures, along with hot and cold weather, machinery and forklift noise, moving equipment and wet floors. As well as minimal chemical exposure and nuisance dust.Safety Requirements:Bump hat, eye and ear protection. Other equipment as needed.Shift:November-June: Monday through Thursday 6AM-4:30PMJuly-November: 12 Hours NIGHTS 6PM-6AM Monday through SundayPay: $27.68-$34.39Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.