Maintenance Mechanic in Leicester

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.

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:

• 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:

• 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
• 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.
• 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: $26.87-$32.52

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.