Maintenance Mechanic

Description: Seneca 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 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. Maintenance Mechanic Category: Seneca Foods Seneca Foods Date: Sep 6, 2026 Sep 6, 2026 Location: Leicester, NY, US, 14481 Leicester, NY, US, 14481 Custom Field 1: 4613 4613 Description: Seneca 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 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. Seneca Foods 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 needed Ability to operate equipment and tools in a safe manner Assist in welding and using a torch cutter Install, replace and adjust chains, sprockets, shakers, motors, drives & gearheads Maintains all records, charts, and logs accurately Cut, form, and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment Inspect and test machinery and equipment Oil and grease equipment as needed Assist in developing and maintaining a regular maintenance schedule for equipment Requisition repair parts and supplies as needed Additional Responsibilities – the qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, education and training required for competent performance in this job. Monitor the use of chemicals as required for the department Assist in maintaining cost control over equipment and supplies for the department's budget Other duties as required or assigned by Management Qualifications – Good written and oral communication skills Ability to read and write English General mechanical knowledge and abilities Knowledge of various hand and power tools High School Diploma or equivalent Experience – 1+ years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in an industrial setting PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – Check the appropriate boxes below that identify the physical efforts required for the incumbent to competently perform the essential duties and/or functions of the job 30% of the time or more. The physical requirements listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Hand Movement Sitting Crawling Reading Lifting 30 lbs. or more Twisting/Turning Writing Pushing/Pulling Respiratory Fit Hand/Eye Coordination Bending Operate Motorized Vehicle Standing Climbing Others (detail below) Extensive walking during production season WORKING 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-4:30PM July-November- 12 Hours NIGHTS 6PM-6AM Monday through Sunday Pay: $27.68-$34.39 Seneca 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. Seneca 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 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. Seneca Foods 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. Safety Requirements – Bump hat, eye and ear protection. Other equipment as needed. Shift: November-June: Monday through Thursday 6AM-4:30PM July-November- 12 Hours NIGHTS 6PM-6AM Monday through Sunday Pay: $27.68-$34.39 Seneca 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seneca Fruit