Farm Equipment Mechanic

Denmark Dairy LLC; Town of Colfax (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs in Wisconsin is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic to winterize, overhaul, repair, and maintain farm machinery and vehicles. The role includes inspections, fabrications, and testing of engines and electrical systems to ensure reliable operation.

You will also patch sheet metal, coat equipment, and assist with snow removal from the yard. Weekend or extended hours may be required, with employer-provided housing potential depending on arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience with farm equipment repair is beneficial.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings or overtime as needed.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform winterizing and preseason inspections on farm equipment and vehicles.
• Overhaul, dismantle, reassemble, repair, and fabricate parts as required.
• Test operation of engines, electrical components, and wiring.
• Patch or replace sheet metal parts and coat equipment for protection.
• Inspect equipment for damage, wear, and defects; perform preventive maintenance.
• Remove snow and ice from the equipment yard.

Tools

Test meters

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from planting and harvesting 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. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041 (onetonline.org). Job will also require snow and ice removal from equipment yard. Work may include weekends, evenings, or overtime as necessary. The employer will provide notice of schedule changes as far in advance as possible. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

• 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: See addendum C

Experience wanted: 2 months

See Addendum C