Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Job conditions

Pay

$19.09 / hour

Positions offered

1 position

Schedule

Full time

Contract start

10/11/2026

Contract end

6/30/2027

Visa type

H-2A

Address

2305 Hwy 17

ZIP code

71232

Duties and description

• Responsible for the overall condition and proper operation of the equipment at the farm.  Ensure shop area, equipment, and parts room remains clean and organized at all times.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs to all pack shed equipment.  Schedule and determine the need for repairs.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs across production equipment, including Celox, Box Fillers, Palletizers, Volm Machines, Check Weigher, and Spudnik Line.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; dispose of scrap or unusable materials.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies and downtime needs to lead employees and supervisors.
• Maintain and track preventive maintenance (PM) programs and logs using Asset Essentials.
• Responsible for the service records on equipment on the Equipment Database.
• Responsible for the accuracy of Asset Essentials.  Assist the Parts & Service Coordinator and Ops Support Team by keeping equipment inventories accurate. Inventory and manage parts and tools; notify the Packing Shed Manager of shortages while minimizing excess inventory.
• Responsible for the parts procurement and on site inventories.  Ensure that an adequate inventory is maintained on site for day-to-day operations. Ensure purchase order numbers are used properly.
• Oversee incoming equipment condition and set-up, and departing equipment condition and disassembly necessary.  Notify sender or receiver, and service team of any problems. Prepare Bill of Ladings for shipments.
• Implement and maintain Global GAP standards.
• Ensure the pack shed operates in a safe manner. Including: Keeping tools and equipment stored properly when not in use. Reporting unsafe behaviors or equipment to the Packing Shed Manager. Following all safety-related SOPs and PPE guidelines. Attending at least one safety meeting per month.
• Assist in preseason planning of equipment needs with Ops Support, Sales, the Farm Team, and others as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining a constant Tour Ready farm.
• Assist in other areas to promote cross-training and teamwork.
• All other tasks or duties as assigned by the Pack Shed Manager or Farm Manager.
• All tools will be provided at no cost.

Requirements and occupation

Education

No minimum education required

Occupation

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Listing information

Case number

H-300-26224-163217

Case status

Certification issued