Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician

H2ajobs; Tyronza (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic to service and overhaul heavy agricultural machinery, including tractors and harvesters. Responsibilities include disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling machines, testing operation, and replacing worn parts.

The role offers employer-provided housing and meals, plus transportation assistance to stores where groceries can be purchased.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, tillage tools, planters/seeders, hay equipment, pickups, semis).
• Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools; inspect and diagnose malfunctions from inspection reports.
• Repair or replace defective parts, reassemble, test operation and adjust as needed.

Job description

Worker will be performing duties related to SOC 49-3041-Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians. Job duties include: rebuild and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, tillage tools, planters/seeders, hay equipment, pickups, semi’s etc. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Clean and lubricate parts. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Remove openers from planters/seeders and rebuild as necessary replacing bearings, blades and worn parts. Rebuild seed meters and calibrate. Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, hoses and other parts. Remove gangs from tillage equipment and rebuild with new bearings and wear parts. Disassemble and rebuild wheel motors, pumps. Operate power washer to remove dirt and oil before and after rebuilding equipment.

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: 0 months

Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. 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. . Lift up to 50 lbs.