1st Shift Weekend Maintenance Technician

Seneca Foods•Hart Township, MI

4d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca Foods is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined individual to join their team as a Food Processing Maintenance Technician. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various systems within a food processing facility. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands, and contributing to a company that provides safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables, with a mission to "feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food." They are committed to quality, people, and sustainability, offering opportunities for growth in a stable, essential industry with a culture that values teamwork, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1–2 years of mechanical experience preferred
Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documents.
Basic math and clear communication skills.
Comfortable working in outdoor and industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

2 year degree in related field
Food Processing experience

Responsibilities

Reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, diagrams and operating manuals
Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, mechanical and electrical systems
Program PLC systems
Repairing refrigeration systems
Perform or provide oversight to pitter rebuilds and repairs
Ability to weld parts or structures
Ability to fabricate parts, guards, etc. as needed
Ability to run line equipment unassisted
Ability to repair and install plumbing systems
Understand electrical components such as timers, relay, transformers, etc.
Ability to use these components in equipment redesign applications
Be aware and follow all safety techniques (lockouts, bump caps, confined space, electrical safety, earplugs, forklift etc.) and consistently comply with all facility safety procedures
Ability to work with and on compressed air systems, solenoids, air cylinders, piping, etc.
Identify needs and work with purchasing on obtaining replacement parts
Ability to train maintenance and operating personnel in proper procedures of equipment
Ability to work flexible hours and maintain good attendance; work overtime as required
Demonstrate consistent behavior indicating the capacity and willingness to function as an independent maintenance technician for the entire facility, needing only limited direction
Accurate paperwork completion; maintain records/documentation as required
Other tasks as assigned