Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Corning (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Employer-provided meals

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for pre-season maintenance of agricultural machinery, including Case 9250 and 9240 combines, tractors, planters, and support equipment. Tasks include inspection, disassembly/reassembly for bearing, filter, and part replacement, cleaning, lubrication, and occasional welding.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, and basic English communication.

Qualifications

• Heavy machinery maintenance experience or familiarity with agricultural equipment is helpful.
• Ability to follow manufacturers' annual maintenance procedures and perform disassembly/reassembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspection, servicing, and repair of listed equipment (Case combines, tractors, pumps, trailers, etc.).
• Carry out cleaning, lubrication, part replacement, bearing and filter changes, and minor welding as needed.
• Assist with heavy lifting and securing parts; perform tasks requiring attention to detail and logical thinking.
• Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies and coordinate with suppliers as needed.

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. List of equipment: Case 9250 Combine, Case 9240 Combine, Humdingers, Rollers, Power Units (Multiple), Disk, Planters, 8 Case Tractors, John Deere Tractors Multiple, John Deere Spray Rig, Pumps and Trailers, Boom Truck, Pickups Servicing and light mechanic work, 4 Semi Trucks.

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. Cleaning of each machine must be done prior to any maintenance work. The work will include heavy lifting of machine parts and holding them in place during reassembly. The worker must be able to handle complex tasks that require logical thought, care, paying attention to details. Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving 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: 2 months

Minimum of 2 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements 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.