Mechanic - Farm Equipment

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Lyndonville (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable agriculture and making a positive impact. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting growers on-site. Your skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance will be crucial as you perform diverse tasks, from troubleshooting to welding. This innovative firm values integrity, safety, and inclusion, offering you the chance to grow your career while contributing to a secure and sustainable future for agriculture. Apply today to be part of a team that never stops growing!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in equipment repairs and maintenance.
• High school diploma required; associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and equipment.
• Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on various systems.
• Work directly with growers to manage service needs on-site.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Troubleshooting

Welding Techniques (MIG and ARC)

Forklift Operation

Plumbing Maintenance

Machinist Duties

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Production Machines

PLC Controlled Automated Systems

Forklift

Custom Sprayer

Tractor

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What you will do:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Perform repair, troubleshooting or general maintenance work of various types of pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators in operation.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on various types of production equipment, including but not limited to valves, electric motors, pumps, gear boxes and vehicles, machines and plant facilities.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassemble equipment.
• Perform repairs and fabrication of piping systems utilizing MIG and ARC welding techniques.
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of PLC controlled automated systems including actuated valves, pumps, flow meters, scales and associated interlocks and safety systems.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Work directly with the growers to manage service needs on the job site such as calibrating fertilizer and spray rigs.
• May be asked to operate Custom Sprayer & Tractor in the field.
• Tow, deliver and operate equipment.
• Load and deliver product to designated fields.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection and maintain facility yard.
• Comply with all policies, regulations & record keeping.
• Work overtime during busy season, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience/training in making repairs on equipment.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien.

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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