Ag Mechanic

The Morning Star Company•College City, CA

71d•$20 - $30

About The Position

This colleague’s mission is to ensure superior agricultural equipment performance. This is a temporary-to-year-round position that requires the individual to diagnose, repair, install, adjust, and maintain Harvesting, Transplanting, and Farming equipment and coordinate such operations. This position is for a hands-on professional who enjoys working on a peer level with talented and committed colleagues, and who has the self-confidence to pursue their convictions. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, depending upon experience. Performance-based bonuses are also available.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have competency in mission related disciplines such as large scale agriculture mechanical harvesting, transplanting, crop production, extensive experience in maintaining and repairing farming and harvesting equipment.
Mechanical Knowledge:
Gearboxes
D/C Electrical
Diagnostics / Troubleshooting
Shaft and equipment alignment
Hydraulic Systems (Pumps / Motors / Valves)
Bearing evaluation and replacement
Diesel Engine
Welding Ability
Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must have valid driver’s license and good DMV record.

Nice To Haves

English / Spanish Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Economically repair, overhaul, and maintain safe equipment to achieve 100% uptime, by applying relevant disciplines and professional judgment.
Diagnose issues in field and in a shop environment, with appropriate measurement and diagnostics tools and methods
Test-run repaired equipment to verify repairs.
Order parts and materials.
Document repairs and maintenance performed.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
Provide field operations expertise to transplant and harvest tomatoes.
Periods of overnight travel.