Potato Farm Equipment Technician (CDL) — Overtime Included

Michael Food; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, seeks a maintenance mechanic to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on trucks, tractors, and potato production equipment at the Pineland Farms facility.

Duties include welding, fabrication, and electrical/pneumatic troubleshooting to ensure safety and food quality standards are met. The role requires adherence to GMPs, safety protocols, and accurate record-keeping of repairs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous harvest experience preferred.
• Willing to work extended and flexible hours during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on trucks, tractors and other equipment used in potato production.
• Fabricates and repairs equipment, including welding and fabrication.
• Performs emergency repairs on farm equipment.
• Inspects equipment daily with pre-trip inspections.
• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.

Skills

Basic diesel mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting PLCs

Basic repair knowledge

Welding (Stick & Mig)

Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Hydraulic/Pneumatic equipment

Reading & interpreting safety rules

Problem solving

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, seeks a maintenance mechanic to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on trucks, tractors, and potato production equipment at the Pineland Farms facility.

Duties include welding, fabrication, and electrical/pneumatic troubleshooting to ensure safety and food quality standards are met. The role requires adherence to GMPs, safety protocols, and accurate record-keeping of repairs.