Farm Shop & Field Mechanic

Sonrise Family Farms; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Christmas bonus

Simple IRA with employer match

Job summary

Sonrise Family Farms in Woodburn, OR is seeking a skilled Ag Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and vehicles. You will ensure the functionality and reliability of tractors, combines, balers, swathers and related equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with hydraulic and electrical systems, reads manuals, and can perform diagnostics, routine maintenance, and safety checks.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining agricultural machinery and vehicles.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics and instruction sheets.
• Strong focus on safety and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions, and hydraulics to diagnose issues.
• Perform repairs for reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot problems and complete timely solutions.
• Maintain machinery and systems through regular servicing.
• Apply lubricants and replenish fluids.
• Advise on proper maintenance practices to users.
• Handle additional duties (e.g., hydraulic repairs, painting).
• Keep logs of work and report issues.
• Operate equipment and CDL truck when required.

Skills

Ag machinery repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Blueprints understanding

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

CDL driver

Education

High school diploma

Vocational certification or apprenticeship

Job description

Benefits:

• Overtime eligible


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Paid time off

Looking for a skilled Ag Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines and mechanical systems. An excellent mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. They must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions. We have a variety of machinery such as tractors, sweepers (hazelnuts), combines, balers, swathers, etc.

Christmas bonus and Simple IRA with employer match. Pay determined by experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues


• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability


• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner


• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems


• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components


• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery


• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users


• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.)


• Keep logs of work and report on issues
  
• Run equipment as well as able to drive a CDL truck or maintain a Farm Endorsement

Skills

• Proven experience as an Ag Mechanic


• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components: combines, swathers, tractors, etc.


• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)


• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.


• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines


• Very good communication skills


• A problem-solving ability


• Very good physical strength and stamina


• High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus