Ag Center Mechanic

About the Role

Twin City Foods, Inc. Ag Center is looking for a qualified Ag Center Mechanic to join our team. We specialize in vegetable harvesting equipment, including pea, sweet corn, and corn harvesters. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and recondition TCF harvest equipment at our Pasco Ag Center or in the field during harvest.

Responsibilities

• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Read hydraulic and electrical schematics in the field.
• Specify and assemble hose and tube assemblies in the field.
• Use measuring devices, calculators, hand tools, torque tools, and other equipment to service and repair machinery.
• Perform onsite maintenance on electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Provide technical support as necessary.
• Work with the Ag Center Manager and team members to support efficient and accurate repair and service work.
• Keep chronological records of service activity, including each service step, evaluation, parts requests, installations, repairs, and tests/certifications.
• Attend safety certification classes and seminars as required.
• Assign tasks and manage field harvest procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Strong process improvement skills with the ability to develop and implement processes.
• Deep experience troubleshooting and fixing mechanical breakdowns.
• Experience working with pneumatics, solenoids, cylinders, or motor brakes.
• Experience with electrical wiring, fuse boxes, and solenoids.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Forklift experience.
• Hydraulic and electrical repair experience.
• Ability to follow written and step-by-step instructions.
• First Aid and CPR certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Safety and Security: Observes safety procedures, reports unsafe conditions, and uses equipment properly.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities effectively.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistent at work and on time; available for extended hours and days during processing season.

Physical Demands

• Able to walk farmland, sometimes in adverse weather and rough ground conditions.
• Able to work long hours for several days in a row, including 7 days a week when needed.
• Able to work in hot and humid weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.

Benefits

• Competitive wages ranging from $23.00–$28.00 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401K Retirement Plan.

Work Location: Pasco Ag Center