Sr Mechanic-Vehicle & Agricultural Equipment-TEMPORARY

1-800-Flowers Family of Brands•Medford, OR

About The Position

This temporary role is expected to last through January 2027. The Mechanic II performs standard and advanced mechanical work on vehicles, farm equipment, wind machines, and irrigation systems, both in the shop and in the field. The work includes minor and major overhauls and rebuilding gasoline, diesel, and propane engines; diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and complex electrical problems; and maintaining farm equipment and related systems. The mechanic evaluates equipment safety, removes unsafe equipment from service and red-tags it, road-tests equipment after repairs, signs off completed work after final inspection, and inspects the work and progress of entry-level mechanics. The role also involves hydraulic system repairs; battery, starter, alternator, and wiring replacement or repair; welding, fabrication, and selecting the materials, parts, and tools needed for maintenance and repairs. The mechanic interprets written instructions, drawings, and blueprints and operates shop equipment including welders, presses, lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and cranes. Driving company vehicles is required.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent mechanical aptitude and abilities, with analytical and methodical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Experience disassembling and assembling precise, complex mechanisms, machines, and related equipment and tools.
Ability to perform hydraulic system repairs.
Proficiency with an oxy-acetylene torch.
Automotive diagnostic computer skills.
Own hand tools required.
Valid Oregon driver's license and a clean three-year driving record.
Ability to work weekends and overtime as required.
Ability to walk, bend, crawl, reach, stoop, and twist; lift over 30 pounds; lift 50–100 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently; and stand on a concrete surface for up to 70% of the shift.
Ability to work in a production environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and varying high and low temperatures.
Subject to initial and follow-up drug testing for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Advanced welding skills; working knowledge of stick, MIG, and TIG welding preferred.
Auto air conditioning repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform standard and advanced mechanical maintenance on vehicles, farm equipment, wind machines, and irrigation systems in the shop and in the field.
Complete minor and major overhauls and rebuild gasoline, diesel, and propane engines on cars, trucks, tractors, and wind machines.
Diagnose and repair hydraulic problems and complex electrical problems.
Repair hydraulic motors, pumps, control valves, and hydraulic systems using precise measuring tools and test equipment.
Evaluate equipment safety, remove equipment needing inspection or repair from service, and red-tag it.
Road-test equipment after repairs and sign off completed work following final inspection.
Inspect the work and progress of entry-level mechanics.
Use welding skills to repair and fabricate equipment, including metal supports for vehicles and farm equipment.
Remove and replace batteries, starters, and alternators, and perform wiring repairs.
Select materials, parts, and tools required for maintenance and repairs.
Interpret written instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
Operate welders, presses, lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and cranes.
Drive company vehicles.