Mechanic 2

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 1,400 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®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, 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 offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!  Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

Position Summary

WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PLANT MANAGER AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF DUTIES RELATED TO THE UPKEEP OF THE FACILITY AND ITS PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.

Essential Functions

• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams and operating manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to weld parts or structures.
• Ability to fabricate parts, guards, etc., as needed.
• Ability to operate production line equipment unassisted.
• Ability to repair and install plumbing systems.
• Be aware of and follow all safety techniques, including lockouts, bump caps, confined space, electrical safety and consistently comply with all facility safety procedures.
• Ability to work with and on compressed air systems, solenoids, air cylinders, piping, etc.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel on proper procedures pertaining to plant equipment.
• Demonstrate consistent behavior indicating the capacity and willingness to function as an independent maintenance technician for the entire facility, needing only limited direction.
• Accurate paperwork completion; maintain records/documentation as required.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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Competencies and Certifications Required

• Good communication skills
• Internal GMP training.
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must pass respiratory fitness test.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• OSHA forklift license.

Physical Demands of Job

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping and twisting.

Work Environment

The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by the employee while performing the functions of this job:

• Wet or humid conditions.
• Hot or cold temperatures.
• Exposure to brine (salt, sulfur dioxide, calcium chloride) fumes

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 ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.