1st Shift Weekend Maintenance Technician

Seneca Foods Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 3,850,000 - 5,261,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician for the 1st Shift Weekend team in Hart, Michigan. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, wiring, refrigeration, and line equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will read schematics, work with PLCs, and perform repairs with a focus on safety and quality. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay with progression, and opportunities in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 year degree in related field a plus.
• 1–2 years mechanical experience preferred, Food Processing a plus.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documents.
• Clear communication skills and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams and operating manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Program PLC systems.
• Repair refrigeration systems.
• Repair and rebuild pitter equipment and parts as needed.
• Weld parts or structures and fabricate components as required.
• Operate line equipment unassisted and manage plumbing installations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 year degree in related field

Tools

PLC systems

Welding equipment

Refrigeration systems

Job description

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1st Shift Weekend Maintenance Technician

Category: Gray & Company

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Hart, MI, US, 49420

Custom Field 1: 4847

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 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! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician

Location: Hart, Michigan

Department: Production

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 5am-3:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Pay: Apprentice Mechanic $27.95

Pay: Skilled Mechanic $33.65

Pay: Certified Mechanic (1 certification) $35.92

Pay: Master Mechanic (3 or more certifications) $38.19

Feeding Families Starts with People Like You

At Seneca Foods, we do more than grow crops - we nourish families and strengthen communities with safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Our mission is simple but powerful: "To feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food." We do it with a deep commitment to quality, people, and sustainability.

We're looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Food Processing Maintenance Technician. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, both indoors and outdoors and being part of a company that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Why Choose Seneca Foods?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for growth in a stable, essential industry.
• A company culture that values teamwork, respect, and responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, diagrams and operating manuals
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, mechanical and electrical systems
• Program PLC systems
• Repairing refrigeration systems
• Perform or provide oversight to pitter rebuilds and repairs
• Ability to weld parts or structures
• Ability to fabricate parts, guards, etc. as needed
• Ability to run line equipment unassisted
• Ability to repair and install plumbing systems
• Understand electrical components such as timers, relay, transformers, etc.
• Ability to use these components in equipment redesign applications
• Be aware and follow all safety techniques (lockouts, bump caps, confined space, electrical safety, earplugs, forklift etc.) and consistently comply with all facility safety procedures
• Ability to work with and on compressed air systems, solenoids, air cylinders, piping, etc.
• Identify needs and work with purchasing on obtaining replacement parts
• Ability to train maintenance and operating personnel in proper procedures of equipment
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain good attendance; work overtime as required
• Demonstrate consistent behavior indicating the capacity and willingness to function as an independent maintenance technician for the entire facility, needing only limited direction
• Accurate paperwork completion; maintain records/documentation as required
• Other tasks as assigned

What You Bring to the Table

• High school diploma or equivalent (2 year degree in related field a plus).
• 1-2 years of mechanical experience preferred (Food Processing a plus).
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documents.
• Basic math and clear communication skills.
• Comfortable working in outdoor and industrial environments.

The Work Environment

The Maintenance Technician role involves a dynamic work environment that varies. Most work is performed indoors in a well-equipped maintenance shop, providing a controlled setting for repairs, overhauls, and equipment preparation.

The position requires regular use of hand tools and machinery, and frequent lifting of items weighing 30 pounds or more. Daily tasks involve standing, bending, crawling, climbing, and at times working in confined spaces or at elevated heights to access various equipment components.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with team members across departments and coordination with outside vendors for parts and technical support.

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Take pride in keeping machines running smoothly.
• Enjoy problem-solving and thinking on your feet.
• Are reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.
• Want to work for a company with deep roots and a meaningful mission.

Ready to Grow with Us?

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 [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.