Maintenance Mechanic

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. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, 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

Seneca Foods in Blue Earth, MN is seeking a Plant Mechanic to maintain and repair food processing equipment. You will complete repairs during the processing season to meet production goals and overhaul/install plant equipment during non-production periods to prepare 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 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 and make necessary adjustments
• Ensure that GMP’s (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and regulations are followed and enforced
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong maintenance skills
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off

Pay

Starting wage range: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on skills, abilities, and experience.