Senior Maintenance & Fabrication Technician - Agriculture

Agriculture & Consumer Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hiring a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to perform advanced maintenance and repair of specialized grading equipment across the state. You will work hands-on with fabrication, welding, and equipment like Pneumatic and Automatic Samplers, sometimes at heights up to 50 feet.

You will also use Microsoft Office to generate letters and reports supporting daily operations and management tasks, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• High school or GED and two years of progressive experience in related trades.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of equipment in varied environments.
• Ability to use common machine shop or woodworking power equipment.
• Ability to plan, delegate, and lead others while following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of specialized grading equipment for fruits, vegetables, and peanuts.
• Fabrication and welding work, including handling Pneumatic and Automatic Samplers.
• Operate equipment at heights up to 50 feet and generate letters/reports for operations.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Hand tools

Leadership

Reading instructions

Education

High school or GED + 2 years experience

Tools

Machine shop tools

Woodworking power tools

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hiring a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to perform advanced maintenance and repair of specialized grading equipment across the state. You will work hands-on with fabrication, welding, and equipment like Pneumatic and Automatic Samplers, sometimes at heights up to 50 feet.

You will also use Microsoft Office to generate letters and reports supporting daily operations and management tasks, with a focus on reliability and