Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician

H2ajobs; Sharon Springs (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic in Kansas to dismantle, repair, and reassemble a range of farm machinery. You will test electrical systems, replace components, and perform precision adjustments to ensure compliance with manufacturer specs.

The role requires 2 months of verifiable experience, ability to lift up to 80 lbs, and clear English communication. Housing and meals may be provided as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• 2 months of recent verifiable experience required.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle defective machines using hand tools.
• Record details of repairs and parts used.
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring.
• Examine malfunctions from inspection reports and diagnose issues.
• Repair bent or torn sheet metal; clean and lubricate parts.
• Test machines after repair to ensure proper performance.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical components

Diagnostics

Tools

Test meters

Soldering equipment

Lifting 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; Replace filters and fluids after performing repairs as necessary. Fit bearings to adjust, fix, or overhaul equipment. Thaw and clean dirt, grease, debris, etc from equipment using power-washer, hoses, rags, and other hand 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 be able to 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: 2 months

Two (2) months 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 80 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.