Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Paris (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States seeks a Farm Machinery Mechanic to maintain, repair, and overhaul tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. You will diagnose issues, dismantle defective units with hand tools, and reassemble after repairs.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working in extreme temperatures, and obtaining a Class D operator license within 60 days. Housing and meals are provided; occasional travel for equipment and parts is possible.

Qualifications

• 12 months of related experience is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Operator License Class D required; 60 days to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems).
• Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools.
• Record details of repairs made and parts used.
• Reassemble machines 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 to locate malfunctions.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
• Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Test meters

Soldering

Milling machines

Woodworking machines

Lathes

Welding equipment

Grinders

Saws

Job description

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 to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday. Drivers in the U.S. must read and speak English well enough to understand traffic signs, talk with the public, respond to official questions, and fill out work records under 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2).

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish-washing 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: 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 related experience is required. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase based on verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in the job order at the employer's sole discretion. Operator License Class D required. The selected candidate will have 60 days to obtain the required license. Skill Level II, Experienced Level. The employer designates this position as Skill Level II based on the experience and qualifications required for the job opportunity.