Farm Mechanic 1

Description

Position Summary:

The Farm Mechanic 1 is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. This position maintains the shop, equipment, and materials in safe and orderly conditions. The role is essential to support organizational goals and model best practices, guided by our values of Excellence, Accountability, Transparency and Stewardship (EATS).  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintains, repairs, and overhauls farm machinery, and tractors. 
• Assists with reassembling machines and equipment following repair, testing operation, and adjusting as necessary.
• Records details of repairs made, and parts used.
• Reads work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
• Inspects mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Installs machines or equipment replacement parts.
• Disassembles equipment for maintenance or repairs.
• Cleans and lubricates parts.
• Drives trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repairs of large machinery.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and safe for operation.
• Ensures that all paperwork such as purchase orders, maintenance report, etc. are correctly filled out and turned in on a timely basis.
• Communicates and cooperates with farm supervisors and managers regarding equipment issues including operation, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Participates in safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety meetings as required. 
• Assists with cooling of product and shipping during harvest season.
• Ensures work area is safe, neat, and organized as necessary for efficient job performance. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily, including all important aspects of the job- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any duty that occurs at irregular intervals. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ability to handle physically enduring tasks and activities.
• Ability to understand and effectively follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with fellow employees and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to focus and complete duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask, adapt quickly to change and resolve errors in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of operating machinery. 
• Mechanical mindset to diagnose problems with machinery and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and actively promotes company Illness & Injury Prevention Program and farm safety policies. 
• Supports and promotes company and departmental values and goals.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• 2+ years of farm mechanic experience.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the Company’s insurance carrier.
• Bilingual verbal and written English/Spanish, preferred.