Millwright / Machinist

Seneca Foods Corporation; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their Baraboo team. This role involves producing precisely engineered parts for can manufacturing equipment, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical principles and experience with various hand and power tools. Join a company committed to quality and teamwork, where your skills will contribute to the production of high-quality packaged fruits and vegetables. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles involved in repair and overhaul work.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Layout and install machinery and perform various fabrication tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints for effective setup and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Principles

Welding (Gas and Electric)

Blueprint Interpretation

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Technical Degree

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Hoists

Lubricating Equipment

Job description

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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.

Seneca Foods in Baraboo, WI is currently seeking a Machinist to join our team!

A Machinist produces precisely engineered parts used to build can manufacturing equipment. Their duties include completing repairs, setting up equipment, operating equipment, and inspecting finished parts.

Responsibilities:

• Layout and install machinery.
• Layout and perform various fabrication, repair or modify assessments.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Make up, repair, adjust, and maintain various conveying equipment including elevators, palletizers, track work, and cableways.
• Use various hand and power tools.
• Weld and buildup worn machine parts using gas or electric welding equipment.
• Determine and make the most efficient set-ups.
• Ensure that GMPs (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and regulations are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Technical degree preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles involved in repair and overhaul work.
• Familiar with hand tools, power tools, hoists, lubricating equipment, gas and electrical welding, and burning apparatus.
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.

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.