Maintenance Mechanic

senecafood•Town of Leicester, NY

31d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. 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 – the qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, education and training required for competent performance in this job.• 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

Requirements

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
1+ years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in an industrial setting

Responsibilities

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
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