Ag Maintenance Mechanic

Seneca Foods Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic in Wisconsin to monitor and repair harvesting equipment, ensuring uninterrupted plant flow. The role covers off-season maintenance, field service, and upgrades to mechanized systems used during harvest.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related mechanical experience, own hand tools, and a valid driver's license. CDL is a plus; expect extended hours during harvest season and adherence to GMPs and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related mechanical experience.
• Valid Driver's License; CDL helpful but not required.
• Basic use of hand and power tools; own hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Reliability and dependability required.
• Harvest-season extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to identify causes.
• Repair harvest equipment and related systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic).
• Overhaul and rebuild equipment during the off-season.
• Assist in maintenance across facility areas as needed.
• Maintain consistent product flow during harvest to meet standards.
• Follow GMPs and safety rules; enforce them.
• Supervise seasonal employees during harvest operations.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding and fabrication

Hand tools proficiency

Safety awareness

English literacy

Tools

Tool handling

Job 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 in Clyman, WI is currently seeking an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The Agriculture Mechanic will monitor product flow during harvesting to ensure uninterrupted flow to the plants and relieve Harvester Operators when necessary. The Ag Mechanic is also responsible for the preventative maintenance of harvesting equipment during the off-season in preparation for the upcoming harvest.

The Agriculture Mechanic will also provide operating and maintenance assistance to the farm operation. This will include tillage, planting, and crop care equipment along with vehicles necessary for farming operations.

The Ripon Ag Shop is a unique work environment where mechanics spend the off-season overhauling in the shop and harvest season is spent in the field monitoring machines and making needed repairs in the field. Seneca offers in-house training on shop equipment including mill and lathe, welding, hydraulics, AC systems, and more!

Essential Job Functions

• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of Agricultural equipment
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to determine the cause of the operating problems
• Make necessary repairs and maintenance to harvest equipment and related equipment which may include modifications and upgrades to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems for diesel fuel equipment
• Overhaul and rebuild equipment during non-processing season
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed
• Responsible for maintaining an even, constant and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season
• Ensure that GMP's (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality
• Supervise assigned seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operations
• Ability to work on assigned equipment on elevated platforms, ladders, and scissor lift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of related mechanical experience.
• Must have valid Driver’s License. A CDL would be beneficial but not required
• Basic use of hand and power tools is required. Must have own hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication skills would be a plus
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Reliability and dependability are a must
• Position requires extended work hours during the harvest season

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.