Weekend Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Seneca Foods Corporation; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Hart, Michigan is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our food processing lines running at peak efficiency. You will read blueprints, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, program PLCs, repair refrigeration, and weld or fabricate parts as needed.

The role requires 1–2 years of mechanical experience (food processing a plus), good math and communication skills, and comfort working outdoors in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 year degree is a plus.
• 1-2 years of mechanical experience preferred (Food Processing a plus).
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documents.
• Basic math and clear communication skills.
• Comfortable working in outdoor and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams and operating manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Program PLC systems.
• Repair refrigeration systems.
• Perform or oversee pitter rebuilds and repairs.
• Ability to weld parts or structures.
• Fabricate parts, guards, etc. as needed.
• Run line equipment unassisted.
• Repair and install plumbing systems.
• Understand electrical components such as timers, relays, transformers, etc.

Skills

Blueprint reading

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Safety procedures

Reading manuals

Pneumatic systems

Team training

Education

High school diploma

2 year degree in related field

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical test equipment

Welding equipment

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Seneca Foods Corporation in Hart, Michigan is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our food processing lines running at peak efficiency. You will read blueprints, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, program PLCs, repair refrigeration, and weld or fabricate parts as needed.

The role requires 1–2 years of mechanical experience (food processing a plus), good math and communication skills, and comfort working outdoors in industrial environments.