Maintenance Mechanic

Seneca Foods Corporation; Town of Leicester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the food processing line with overhauling and repair duties. The role includes operating equipment safely, welding, installing components, and maintaining records to meet production goals.

The position requires 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience, basic English literacy, and a high school diploma, with expectations to uphold safety and equipment reliability across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in an industrial setting.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• General mechanical knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overhauling and repairs as needed.
• Ability to operate equipment and tools in a safe manner.
• Assist in welding and using a torch cutter.
• Install, replace and adjust chains, sprockets, shakers, motors, drives & gearheads.
• Maintains all records, charts, and logs accurately.
• Cut, form, and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment.
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Oil and grease equipment as needed.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a regular maintenance schedule for equipment.
• Requisition repair parts and supplies as needed.
• Monitor the use of chemicals as required for the department.
• Assist in maintaining cost control over equipment and supplies for the department's budget.
• Other duties as required or assigned by Management

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Hand and power tools

Reading and writing English

Strong communication skills

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Torch cutter

Power tools

Chains and sprockets

Job description

Seneca Foods Corporation 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 –

• Assist with overhauling and repairs as needed
• Ability to operate equipment and tools in a safe manner
• Assist in welding and using a torch cutter
• Install, replace and adjust chains, sprockets, shakers, motors, drives & gearheads
• Maintains all records, charts, and logs accurately
• Cut, form, and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment
• Oil and grease equipment as needed
• Assist in developing and maintaining a regular maintenance schedule for equipment
• Requisition repair parts and supplies as needed

Additional Responsibilities –

the qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, education and training required for competent performance in this job.

• Monitor the use of chemicals as required for the department
• Assist in maintaining cost control over equipment and supplies for the department's budget
• Other duties as required or assigned by Management

Qualifications –

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and write English
• General mechanical knowledge and abilities
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience –

1+ years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in an industrial setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS –

Check the appropriate boxes below that identify the physical efforts required for the incumbent to competently perform the essential duties and/or functions of the job 30% of the time or more. 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 dust.

Safety Requirements –

Bump hat, eye and ear protection. Other equipment as needed.

Shift: November-June: Monday through Thursday 6AM-4:30PM

July-November- 12 Hours NIGHTS 6PM-6AM Monday through Sunday

Pay: $27.68-$34.39