Farm Equipment Mechanic

Bridgestone Americas

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Equipment Mechanic is a critical technical role supporting Bridgestone's guayule agricultural operations at the Eloy, Arizona facility. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and fabricating a wide range of farm, production, and support equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings hands-on agricultural equipment experience, creative problem-solving ability, works well in a team environment, and the mechanical versatility to work across diverse equipment types.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an agricultural or farm equipment mechanic.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrain components.
• Proficiency in MIG/TIG/stick welding and metal fabrication.
• Experience modifying or building custom farm equipment or attachments.
• Working knowledge of light to medium-duty truck maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot desert climate conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialty or industrial crop production equipment.
• Familiarity with hammer mills, extraction or processing equipment, or industrial conveyance systems.
• Vocational or technical certification in diesel mechanics, ag equipment, or related field (e.g., AED, ASE, or equivalent).
• Certificate in electrical work
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Experience working in a structured manufacturing or agribusiness environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on tractors, planters, cultivators, irrigation systems, harvest equipment, and other farm machinery used in guayule production.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults and develop effective repair solutions.
• Maintain complete service records and document all maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and outside shops for major repairs or warranty work as needed.
• Collaborate with teammates to engineer, adapt, and build custom equipment modifications tailored specifically to guayule crop production requirements.
• Design and fabricate attachments, brackets, guards, and other components using welding, cutting, and metal fabrication techniques.
• Research and implement innovative mechanical solutions to improve efficiency and productivity in planting, cultivation, and harvest operations.
• Maintain and repair on-site processing and support equipment including hammer mills, conveyors, and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform timely corrective maintenance to minimize production disruptions.
• Source and manage parts and supplies needed for processing equipment repair.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on farm trucks, utility vehicles, and support fleet assets including fluid services, brake work, electrical diagnostics, and drivetrain repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors and outside shops for major repairs or warranty work as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment in compliance with OSHA and Bridgestone safety standards.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of fluids, lubricants, and hazardous materials per regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety training and promote a culture of safety throughout the team.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

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