Maintenance Mechanic

Seneca Fruit; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Ripon, WI is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. You will maintain and repair food processing equipment to meet production goals, with overhaul and installation during off-peak periods.

The role requires strong maintenance skills, ability to read blueprints, and effective teamwork, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid maintenance skills and ability to troubleshoot.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain machinery and equipment across the facility
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace machinery as needed
• Read sketches and blueprints to plan work layouts
• Design, fabricate, weld and install equipment as required
• Maintain accurate records of work and PM completion
• Monitor equipment operation and adjust as necessary
• Follow GMPs and safety rules; participate in safety programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Blueprint reading

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

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 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

Seneca Foods in Ripon, WI is currently seeking a Maintenance 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!

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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain machinery, and equipment throughout the facility
• Trouble shoot, repair, and replace machinery as required
• Read sketches and blueprints to determine 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
• Ensure that GMP’s (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong maintenance skills
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization

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.