Shop Assistant Manager

Hire Up Staffing; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

HireUp is seeking an experienced Shop Assistant Manager for a well-established agricultural operation in Corcoran, CA. This leadership role supports the Shop Manager in overseeing a large ranch equipment shop and ensuring maintenance, fabrication, engineering, and field operations stay aligned with the needs of the farm.

The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in agricultural equipment, mechanics, fabrication, or engineering, and will lead engineering projects, supervise technicians, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
• Experience with industrial/agricultural equipment maintenance
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Driver’s license and English fluency; Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist Shop Manager with daily repair and shop operations
• Supervise shop staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance
• Develop maintenance programs for agricultural equipment
• Lead engineering and fabrication projects
• Use AutoCAD/SolidWorks for designs and fabrication docs
• Support field operations and manage costs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Engineering projects

Team supervision

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Systems Management

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Shop Assistant Manager — Corcoran, CA $80,000–$145,000 per year | Full-Time, Direct Hire

HireUp is seeking an experienced Shop Assistant Manager for a well-established agricultural operation in Corcoran, CA. This leadership role supports the Shop Manager in overseeing a large ranch equipment shop and ensuring maintenance, fabrication, engineering, and field operations stay aligned with the needs of the farm.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader with a background in agricultural equipment, mechanics, fabrication, or engineering. You will help manage shop operations, support a team of technicians, lead engineering and fabrication projects, and provide technical guidance across diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and welding‑related work.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Shop Manager in overseeing daily repair, maintenance, and shop operations.


• Help supervise shop employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and resolving workplace concerns.


• Develop maintenance procedures and programs for a wide range of agricultural equipment.


• Lead engineering and design projects, including equipment modifications, new fabrications, calculations, and strength‑of‑materials analysis.


• Use AutoCAD and SolidWorks to create designs, drawings, and fabrication documentation.


• Support mechanics with troubleshooting and repairs involving mechanical drive systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and agricultural machinery.


• Assist department supervisors with quality control, repair planning, and project layout.


• Use computer programs to prepare financial reports and analyze operational data to improve efficiency and manage costs.


• Help strengthen shop safety and environmental programs.


• Travel to field locations and work independently to support shop and ranch operations.


• Work 45–60 hours per week, as needed, during peak operational periods.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Systems Management, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent experience.


• Strong knowledge of industrial and agricultural equipment, processes, and maintenance practices.


• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics, technical drawings, manuals, and safety regulations.


• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.


• Experience planning, scheduling, and managing engineering, fabrication, or maintenance projects from concept through completion.


• Knowledge of proper layout, weld design, and complex fabrication projects.


• Prior experience or internship in mechanics, fabrication, or engineering is preferred.


• Valid California driver’s license with fewer than two points.


• Ability to read, write, and speak English; Spanish is a plus.


• Leadership & Communication Skills: Able to give clear direction to technicians and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical and financial reports.


• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform well in a fast‑paced environment.


• Motivated, safety-focused, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Able to resolve workplace conflicts professionally.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Flexible spending account