Production Mechanic - Night Shift

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!

Job Overview:

The Production Mechanic plays a critical role in our manufacturing operations, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of production machinery and equipment. This position involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and fabrication tasks to support the continuous flow of production and maintain equipment reliability. The Production Mechanic is a skilled technician responsible for minimizing downtime and contributing to overall production efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Machine Maintenance and Repair:

• Conduct routine maintenance tasks on production machinery to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements of faulty machine components.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Follow preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment.
• Replace worn or damaged parts proactively to prevent breakdowns and ensure reliability.

Safety and Compliance:

• Commitment to safety protocols and compliance with regulations.
• Stay informed about industry regulations and safety standards, ensuring compliance.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Lock-out
  • Confined spaces
  • Hot work

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and fabrication work.
• Report equipment issues and maintenance needs to supervisors.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with production teams to prioritize and address equipment-related issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operators and maintenance staff.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training in mechanical disciplines is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with high mechanical aptitude.
• Proven experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects when necessary.
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• Ability to effectively use computers and technology.

Work Environment:

The Production Mechanic works primarily in a manufacturing or production facility. This role may require occasional work in various conditions, including exposure to loud machinery, hot surfaces and temperatures, wet/cold environment, fumes, and dust. Proper safety equipment (PPE) and precautions are essential to ensure a safe working environment.

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.