Agricultural Mechanic

AgField Services; Darlington Point; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AgField Services in Darlington Point, NSW, is seeking a qualified agricultural mechanic for field service and on-site repairs. The role focuses on diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and liaising with suppliers to keep machinery running effectively.

You will work in a team, prioritise tasks based on farm needs, and travel to sites as required to maintain productivity and safety across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical qualification.
• 5+ years in agricultural or similar mechanical/maintenance role.
• Diligence and attention to quality workmanship.
• Urgency and prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical faults using elimination techniques and communicate with operators.
• Prioritise repairs in line with farm requirements.
• Attend farming sites to diagnose and repair breakdowns in the field.
• Liaise with local service providers to source parts and solutions.
• Carry out repairs to equipment to a high standard and ensure safe reassembly.
• Record service and repairs in the maintenance system.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Field service

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Maintenance records system

Job description

Key responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical faults using elimination techniques, strong communication skills with operators, seeking guidance from local service providers and a common sense approach

Prioritise repairs in accordance with farm requirements

Attend farming sites to diagnose and repair breakdowns in field as required

Liaise with local service providers to source parts and seek solutions

Carry out repairs to agricultural equipment to a high standard and ensure all componentry is correctly reassembled, safe for use and performing to expected standard

Detect where common, recurring or ongoing faults occur across fleet to seek solution with view to prevent and pre-empt ongoing failures, breakdowns and damages

Deliver value driven solutions with consideration for cost of repair, timeliness and workplace priorities

Assist with carrying out scheduled services to machinery in timely manner and as per service schedule requirements

Carry out mechanical safety checks, tests and inspections to ensure vehicles, machinery and plant are safe for use and performing as expected prior to tagging back into use

Accurately record service and repairs in maintenance record keeping system

About you

Recognised qualification in an appropriate mechanical discipline

5+ years experience in an agricultural or similar mechanical/maintenance role

Diligence and attention to quality of workmanship

A sense of urgency and ability to prioritise in a fast paced and changing environment

Ability to work well in a team environment

Self-motivated

Willingness to travel as required

Driver's licence

About us

AgField Services is located in Darlington Point, NSW.