Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Brownton (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided and housing facilities

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a physically capable technician to perform pre-season maintenance, inspection, and repairs on farm machinery and vehicles. You will disassemble major components for bearings, lubricants, filters, and parts replacement, then reassemble and test for proper operation.

You will also fabricate parts, perform on-site repairs, and assist with transporting tools to job sites. A valid driver's license within 30 days, drug screening, and strict safety adherence are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Drug screening post hire at employer’s expense.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Extremely physical and demanding work tasks.
• Employees must adhere to health and safety regulations and biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-season maintenance, inspection, service, and repairs on farm machinery and vehicles.
• Disassemble and reassemble major components for bearing, lubrication, filters, and part replacements.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, milling, lathes or welding equipment.
• Tune or overhaul engines and test electrical components and wiring with meters.
• Record repairs and parts used; follow manufacturer procedures and location manager directions.
• Fabricate new metal parts and perform on-site repair trips; transport tools as needed.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment transport, taaking tools to the work site and back.
• Follow safety protocols and biosecurity policies during all tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

English language

Valid driver’s license (within 30 days

Tools

Hand tools

Drill presses

Engine lathes

Welding equipment

Milling machines

Soldering equipment

Test meters

Grinders

Saws

Job description

The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use. All the machines and equipment will go through a thorough inspection, service, and repair process. Each machine will have a manufacturer's annual maintenance procedure that needs to be followed to ensure proper operation of the equipment during the work season. This seasonal post-harvest work process will include the disassembly and reassembly of major components for replacement of bearings, lubricants, filters, parts, worn components, surfacing and welding of cracks. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with location manager to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. Fabricate new metal parts,

using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Calculate work orders according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies. No CDL required and no driving of commercial trucks required.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).
• Transport: The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

Experience wanted: 12 months

Minimum of 12 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak

English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion