Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician

H2ajobs; Georgetown (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in Minnesota seeks experienced Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians to dismantle, repair, and reassemble a variety of agricultural machinery. You will test electrical systems, inspect for faults, replace worn components, and ensure equipment meets manufacturer specifications.

The role includes extensive use of hand tools, meters, and soldering equipment. Physical work includes lifting up to 50 lbs, with employer-provided housing and meals, plus weekly transport arrangements

Qualifications

• One month of recent verifiable experience required for the listed duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work with power tools.
• Must speak and understand English; willingness to obtain a driver’s license after hire.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle defective machines using hand tools.
• Record details of repairs made and parts used.
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring with meters and soldering tools.
• Inspect equipment to locate malfunctions and diagnose issues.
• Repair bent or torn sheet metal and clean/ lubricate parts before re-installation.
• Test machinery after repair to ensure proper performance and specs.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists, stands, cranes, and other tools.
• Inspect parts for damage or wear; fit bearings and adjust gear assemblies.
• Thaw and clean equipment; remove dirt, grease, debris, or ice as needed.
• Work on tillage tools, planters, seeders, augers, conveyors, diggers, harvesters, wagons, and related equipment.

Skills

English language

Dismantling skills

Tools

Hand tools

Test meters

Soldering equipment

Job description

Workers will be performing job duties related to SOC code 49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians. Job duties will include but not be limited to: Dismantle defective machines, using hand tools. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Clean and

lubricate parts before re-installing. Remove and replace damaged or worn parts. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists, jack stands, cranes, jacks, blocking supports and other tools. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear; Fit bearings to adjust, fix, or overhaul equipment. Thaw equipment and clean dirt, grease, debris, ice etc. from equipment using power-washer, hoses, rags, heaters and other tools. This work will include dismantling and reassembling tillage tools, planters, seeders, augers, conveyors, diggers, harvesters, wagons, and other stationary and self-propelled machinery. Perform equipment calibrating and final adjustments for machines as necessary. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 1 months

One (1) month of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.