Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Maintenance Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic to join our farm operations team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a wide range of farm machinery, industrial equipment, and heavy-duty vehicles to ensure optimal performance and safety. Your expertise will help keep our operations running smoothly, efficiently, and safely, contributing directly to the success of our agricultural endeavors. This position offers an exciting opportunity for mechanics with a passion for heavy equipment, diesel engines, and farm machinery to showcase their skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Duties
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on farm machinery including tractors, balers, and other agricultural equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues using schematics, automotive diagnostics tools, and mechanical knowledge.
- Repair and maintain heavy equipment such as excavators, boom lifts, rock crushers
- Conduct repairs on transmissions, hydraulic systems, suspension components, air brakes, and HVAC systems to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Fabricate parts or modifications using welding, soldering, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication techniques to meet operational needs.
- Perform tire service, wheel alignments, shocks & struts replacements, brake repairs, and assembly of new equipment or components.
- Maintain detailed service records and logs of all repairs performed; interpret schematics for complex electrical or hydraulic systems.
- Assist with heavy lifting tasks safely using appropriate equipment; support team efforts in equipment repair and maintenance projects.
Experience
- Skilled in fabrication techniques including welding and soldering; capable of working with power tools confidently.
- Knowledge of diesel engine repair, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension systems, air brakes, HVAC systems and tire service.
- Ability to read schematics accurately; experience with automotive diagnostics is a plus.
- Strong mechanical knowledge combined with electrical experience related to farm machinery or industrial equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform heavy lifting safely; customer service orientation is valued for team collaboration. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values expertise in maintaining essential farm machinery while fostering growth through hands-on work!
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person