Technician / Welder

Federated Co-ops, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Federated Co-ops, Inc. is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for our Ogilvie, MN facility. You will maintain and repair a diesel fleet including heavy agricultural and commercial equipment, perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

Within a climate-controlled shop, you’ll work on engines, hydraulics, suspensions, and electrical systems, with opportunities to fabricate parts as needed. CDL training is available if needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on diesel and gasoline engine experience.
• Experience with commercial hydraulic maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diesel engine diagnostic and repair.
• Driveline and suspension work.
• Hydraulics maintenance and repair.
• Welding and fabrication as needed.
• Repair and adjust brakes, steering, lighting, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Operate and service equipment used in field operations.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Driveline repairs

Hydraulics maintenance

Welding

Electrical diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ogilvie Shop - Ogilvie, MN 56358, Position Type: Full Time, Federated Co-ops is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our team at our new, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility located in Ogilvie, MN.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled mechanic who enjoys working on a wide variety of equipment and wants to be an important part of keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently. As the Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for helping maintain our diesel fleet, heavy agricultural and commercial equipment used in our operations. This role will maintain and repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn-out parts, and change hydraulic systems and fluids. May fabricate parts as needed. This position will provide quality preventive maintenance and repair to damaged equipment.

Job Duties of the Diesel Mechanic – Heavy Equipment & Fleet

• Diesel engine diagnostic and repair
• Driveline and suspension
• Spreader, sprayer, and other misc. ag equipment repairs
• Hydraulics maintenance and repair
• Welding
• Air Brake maintenance and repair
• Steering & suspension
• Lighting and electrical diagnostic and repair
• General repairs
• Heating and air conditioning systems
• Tire repair and alignment
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting

If you have a Commercial Driver's License, your license must meet our company safety standards. Class A CDL is preferred but not required.

No CDL? No problem. Federated Co-ops, Inc. prides itself on investing in our people. We are committed to developing dependable, safety-minded individuals who are eager to learn and grow with our company. If needed, we will provide the training and support to help you obtain your CDL and required endorsements upon hire. This is a great opportunity to build a stable, long-term career with a company that values its people.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in diesel and gasoline engine vehicles.
• Experience with commercial hydraulic maintenance and repair.
• Experience with conveyors, agriculture, or construction equipment maintenance and repair is preferred.
• Ability to drive commercial vehicles with a valid CDL is required.
• You should be able to utilize the tools that are essential to the job function.
• Welding experience preferred, but not required.
• Will operate commercial vehicles in support of company busy season as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 100 pounds. Routinely operate computerized equipment along with welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets, and precision gauges. Stand, stretch, and crouch for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

The wage range for this position is set at $26 - $32/hour. The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits:

Below is a summary of the benefits Federated Co-ops Inc. offers to employees and are subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

• FT Benefits: Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.