Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Georgetown (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a hands-on farm equipment technician for winterization, inspections, and overhaul of machinery and vehicles. Responsibilities include testing electrical systems, tuning engines, fabricating parts, and ensuring all components operate properly.

The role requires 2 months of relevant experience, a driver’s license within 15 days of hire, and basic English literacy. Applicants should be prepared for exposure to varying weather conditions and physical labor.

Qualifications

• 2 months of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Driver's license required within 15 days of hire.
• Basic English literacy required.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Post and preseason equipment inspections.
• Winterize farm equipment and vehicles.
• Overhaul machinery and vehicles; dismantle and reassemble as needed.
• Test electrical circuits and replace wiring where required.
• Fabricate parts and patch bent sheet metal.
• Replace worn or defective parts and components.
• Test operation of engines and mechanical systems.
• Paint and coat equipment with protective finishes.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Fabrication

Electrical testing

Soldering

Hand tools

English literacy

Adjusting engines

Testing components

Tools

Test meters

Soldering equipment

Power tools

Job description

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from custom combining and is no longer in use. The job duties will require the position to perform the following tasks: post and preseason equipment and vehicle inspections; winterizing all farm equipment and vehicles for which it is required; overhaul farm machinery and vehicles; dismantle defective machines; reassemble machines and equipment; test operation of components; test and replace electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools; tune engines; replace or fix defective parts; fabricate new metal parts; patch or replace bent or torn sheet metal; disassemble equipment; service defective engines or replace engine components; adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance; test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning; clean equipment, parts, or tools to keep them in good working order; install machine or equipment replacement parts; test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning; paint and coat equipment with protective coatings; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear; repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; fabricate parts or components; and fix structural components.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a driver's license within 15 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, or walking.