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 Libbys, Aunt Nellies, 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.Seneca Foods in Ripon, WI is currently seeking an 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 Agriculture Mechanic will monitor product flow during harvesting to ensure uninterrupted flow to the plants and relieve Harvestor Operators when necessary. The Ag Mechanic is also responsible for the preventative maintenance of harvesting equipment during the off-season in preparation for the upcoming harvest.The Ripon Ag Shop is a unique work environment where mechanics spend the off-season overhauling in the shop and harvest season is spent in the field monitoring machines and making needed repairs in the field. Seneca offers in-house training on shop equipment including mill and lathe, welding, hydraulics, AC systems, and more!Essential Job Functions:Operate, maintain and repair a variety of Agricultural equipmentTroubleshoot breakdowns to determine the cause of the operating problemsMake necessary repairs and maintenance to harvest equipment and related equipment which may include modifications and upgrades to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems for diesel fuel equipmentOverhaul and rebuild equipment during non-processing seasonMaintain cost control over equipment for budget purposesMaintenance in other areas of the facility when neededResponsible for maintaining an even, constant and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest seasonEnsure that GMP's (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforcedWork in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and qualitySupervise assigned seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operationsQualifications:One (1) to three (3) years of related mechanical experience.Must have valid Drivers License. A CDL would be beneficial but not requiredBasic use of hand and power tools is required. Must have own hand tools.Welding and fabrication skills would be a plusGood written and oral communications skillsAbility to read and write the English languageReliability and dependability are a mustPosition requires extended work hours during the harvest seasonStarting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $27.00 to $38.50 per hour!Apply Today!Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or call 585-495-4100.
