Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Gwillimdale Farms Ltd • New Liskeard, ON

2d • CA$25 - CA$35 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gwillimdale Farms is a dynamic, family-run business that grows, packs, and ships premium, locally grown produce across Canada and the United States. Quality drives every decision, and the people are the heart of their success. They invest in their team through ongoing safety initiatives, training opportunities, and meaningful pathways for growth. This role is for an Agricultural Heavy Equipment Technician to join their expanding operations.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Comprehend and interpret technical service manuals and schematics.
• Consistent in troubleshooting skills in electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Operate vehicle and equipment safely in the service shop and in the field.
• Ability to work seasonally extended hours during the week or weekends.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds as required without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified and/or certified Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (421A) / Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment such as harvesters, tractors, Soil Preparation Equipment, Seed Drills, Mowers, Diggers, Transplanters, Utility Vehicles and various farm equipment attachments/implements.
• Inspect and repair equipment with faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine the extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that work meets manufacturer’s specifications.
• Maintain attachments and working tools such as tillage, planting irrigation, plows, discs, loaders, bale spear, root grapple, pallet forks, mowers, shredders, cultivators wagons, trailers to manufacturing specifications.
• Perform repair work on heavy equipment, devices, tools.
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, mechanical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports.
• Perform Lockout.
• Welding duties.
• Housekeeping of work area as required.

Benefits

• Full health care benefits
• Bonuses
• Paid time off
• Vacation
• Workwear
• Additional incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed