Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Lewisville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Employer-provided meals

Transportation for errands

Job summary

H2ajobs in Indiana is seeking a skilled farm equipment mechanic to maintain, repair, and overhaul tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. You will dismantle and repair machines, reassemble them, test operation, and adjust components using hand tools and shop equipment.

The job requires at least 12 months of relevant experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, and fluent English. A valid driver's license within 30 days may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to speak English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems).
• Dismantle defective machines, repair, reassemble, test operation, and adjust as needed.
• Record repairs, parts used, and test electrical components; drive to job sites when needed.
• Fabricate or replace parts with shop tools; ensure safety and quality standards.

Job description

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicle, 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 customers 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 bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. 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: 12 months

Minimum of 12 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. 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.