Ag Mechanic

The Mission

This colleague’s mission is to ensure superior agricultural equipment performance.

Activities

• Economically repair, overhaul, and maintain safe equipment to achieve 100% uptime, by applying relevant disciplines and professional judgment.
• Diagnose issues in field and in a shop environment, with appropriate measurement and diagnostics tools and methods
• Test-run repaired equipment to verify repairs.
• Order parts and materials.
• Document repairs and maintenance performed.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Provide field operations expertise to transplant and harvest tomatoes.
• Periods of overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Competency in mission related disciplines such as large scale agriculture mechanical harvesting, transplanting, crop production, extensive experience in maintaining and repairing farming and harvesting equipment.
• Mechanical Knowledge:
• Gearboxes
• D/C Electrical
• Diagnostics / Troubleshooting
• Shaft and equipment alignment
• Hydraulic Systems (Pumps / Motors / Valves)
• Bearing evaluation and replacement
• Diesel Engine
• Welding Ability

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good DMV record.
• English / Spanish Bilingual is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The Morning Star Company and its affiliates participate in E-Verify.