Maintenance Mechanic 1

Job ID: 4733 | Yuma, AZ, 85365

About the Company

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the facility
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace machinery as required
• Read sketches and blueprints to determine the layout of assigned work
• Design, fabricate, weld, and install equipment as required
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and preventive maintenance completed
• Monitor equipment operation making any necessary adjustments
• Complete purchase order requests to order parts and supplies for the department
• Assist in training new and junior mechanics
• Responsible for general housekeeping of assigned work areas
• Operate machinery and tools in a safe manner
• May assist in scheduling of mechanics for department
• Other duties as assigned or required by management

Requirements

• Ability to use required hand and power tools (including welders (MIG & TIG) and torch cutters)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Mechanical repair and equipment maintenance knowledge
• Attention to detail when working with diagrams, prints, and manuals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some post-high school education or training is beneficial
• 1 year of related experience
• Five (5) years of maintenance mechanic experience in an industrial setting preferred

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
• Hot and cold weather
• Machinery and forklift noise
• Moving equipment
• Wet floors
• Minimal chemical exposure and nuisance dusts

Safety Requirements

• Bump hat
• Eye and ear protection
• Other safety equipment as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off