Agricultural Equipment Mechanic 1

Seneca Foods; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Foods in Ripon, WI is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The Ag Mechanic will monitor product flow during harvesting and perform preventative maintenance on harvesting equipment in the off-season, with in-house training on shop equipment like mills, lathes, welding, hydraulics, and more.

The Ripon Ag Shop combines field and shop work, offering a unique environment where mechanics overhaul equipment in the off-season and repair in the field during harvest.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related mechanical experience.
• Valid Driver's License (CDL beneficial but not required).
• Basic use of hand and power tools; own tools required.
• Welding and fabrication skills would be a plus.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Reliability and dependability are essential.
• Position requires extended work hours during harvest season.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to determine causes of operating problems.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on harvest equipment and related systems; may include modifications.
• Overhaul and rebuild equipment during non-processing season.
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes.
• Support maintenance in other facility areas as needed.
• Ensure product flow meets company quality standards during harvest.
• Comply with GMPs and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality.
• Supervise seasonal employees during harvest.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Valid driver's license

Hand tools usage

Power tools usage

Welding

Fabrication

English reading & writing

Reliability

Extended harvest hours

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

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 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 in Ripon, WI is currently seeking an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

The Agriculture Mechanic will monitor product flow during harvesting to ensure uninterrupted flow to the plants and relieve Harvestor 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 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
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes
• 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

Qualifications:

• One (1) to three (3) years of related mechanical experience.
• Must have valid Drivers 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

Starting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $27.00 to $38.50 per hour!

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.

Nearest Major Market: Appleton

Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh