Maintenance Mechanic 1

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 1,400 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®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, 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 offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Maintenance Mechanic 1 Category: Seneca Foods Seneca Foods Date: Sep 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 Location: Yuma, AZ, US, 85365 Custom Field 1: 4733 POSITION SUMMARY 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 Inspect, repair and maintain machinery, and equipment throughout the facility Trouble shoot, repair, and replace machinery as required Read sketches and blueprints to determine the layout of assigned work Design, fabricate, weld, and install equipment as required Maintain accurate records of work performed and PM completed Monitor equipment operation making any necessary adjustments Complete PO Requests to order parts and supplies for the department Assist in training new and junior Mechanics ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES – May describe any additional non-essential functions. the qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, education and training required for competent performance in this job. Responsible for general housekeeping of assigned work areas Operate machinery and tools in a safe manner May assist in scheduling of mechanics for department Other duties as assigned or required by Management QUALIFICATIONS Ability to use required hand and power tools (including welders (MIG & TIG) and torch cutters) Good written and oral communication skills Mechanical repair and equipment maintenance knowledge Attention to detail when working with diagrams, prints, and manuals High School Diploma or equivalent Some post‑high school education or training is beneficial EXPERIENCE 1 year of related experience Five (5) years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in an industrial setting preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 dusts. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Bump hat, eye and ear protection. Other safety equipment as needed. ACCOUNTABILITY Responsible for completion of all job assignments in accordance with established procedures to meet quality, production, and safety goals. 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