Ag Mechanic

Welcome to Seneca Foods! We are hiring an Agriculture Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic in Ripon, WI (about 20 miles southwest of Oshkosh) who will perform daily repair and maintenance of agriculture and other heavy equipment. In this role you will also monitor product flow during harvesting to ensure uninterrupted flow to the plants and relieve Harvester Operators as necessary. Come join our team and help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!
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 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.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience ($27-38.50/hour) along with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, boot and tool allowance, service vehicle and much more! Enjoy the best of both worlds with a unique work environment that combines hands-on shop responsibilities with engaging seasonal fieldwork keeping your days fresh, challenging, and far from routine.
What you will be doing:

• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of Agricultural and other heavy diesel equipment
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to determine the cause of the operating problems
• Make 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 equipment
• Overhaul and rebuild equipment during non-processing season
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility 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
• Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality
• Supervise assigned seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operations

What we re looking for:

• One (1) to three (3) years of related diesel mechanic or agriculture experience
• Must have valid Drivers License. A CDL would be beneficial but not required
• Basic use of hand and power tools is required. Must have own hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication skills would be a plus
• 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

. Date posted: 06/10/2025