Maintenance Mechanic - Job Training Program - On the Job Training (OJT)
The Maintenance Mechanic at Seneca Foods is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of industrial machinery used in food processing and packaging operations. Equipment includes conveyor systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes, canning and labeling machinery, boilers, and auxiliary systems. This position requires mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting capabilities, as well as a strong commitment to safety and preventive maintenance practices. Maintenance Mechanics play a key role in ensuring the uptime and efficiency of production lines.
The Maintenance Mechanic at Seneca Foods is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of industrial machinery used in food processing and packaging operations. Equipment includes conveyor systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes, canning and labeling machinery, boilers, and auxiliary systems. This position requires mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting capabilities, as well as a strong commitment to safety and preventive maintenance practices. Maintenance Mechanics play a key role in ensuring the uptime and efficiency of production lines.Essential Functions, Responsibilities and 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
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
• 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
We have Maintenance Mechanic postions at most of our locations in MN, NY, WA, ID, MI, IL and WI. If there is a location you are interested in that is not currently listed, please reach out to us. For more information on who we are and what we do please feel free to visit our website at www. senecafoods.com.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway