Lead Agricultural Mechanic

senecafood•Town of Crystal Lake, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca Foods in Cumberland, WI is currently seeking an Lead Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! The Lead Agricultural Equipment Mechanic will monitor product flow during harvesting to ensure uninterrupted flow to the plants and relieve Harvestor Operators when necessary. The Lead Agricultural Equipment Mechanic is also responsible for all shop operations, assist with repairs when needed, maintain repair records and ordering parts.

Requirements

One (1) to three (3) years of related mechanical experience.
One (1) to three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Must have valid Drivers License.
Basic use of hand and power tools is required. Must have own hand tools.
Good written and oral communications skills
Ability to read and write the English language
Reliability and dependability are a must
Position requires extended work hours during the harvest season

Nice To Haves

A CDL would be beneficial but not required
Welding and fabrication skills would be a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee all Ag Shop Operations
Maintain parts inventory and order parts
Schedule Harvest equipment repairs and maintain repair records
Maintain service trucks and crew fleet vehicles
Develop relationships with vendors
Direct the Ag mechanics daily
Complete weekly and monthly safety audits
Fill in for Full-Time Ag mechanics, when needed
Travel with harvest crew, when needed
Responsible for maintaining an even, constant and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season
Ensure that GMP's (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
Other duties as assigned