Mechanic/Technicians

About the role

We are seeking skilled Mechanics/Technicians for the Fondomonte Blythe, CA Operations. Our operations include growing, harvesting, and exporting of forage products. Success depends on our ability to provide high-quality products and build customer confidence, trust, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and repair equipment to manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of equipment or systems and repairs or replaces defective components.
• To check the mechanical operation and functionality of cultivation, transportation, trucks, loaders, light vehicles, tractors, harvesting, pumping, well equipment and generators.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments (fluid levels, hoses, brakes, tires and clutches), change filters and oil. Weld as needed.
• Overhaul equipment as directed by the workshop/maintenance manager.
• To ensure machinery hours, parts consumed, and work carried out are recorded accurately.
• Assist with system startups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding and power testing.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Absorb all work in a safe and controlled manner, adhere to safety and environmental policies.
• Work in conjunction with Supervisors to maintain production and quality.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience on heavy diesel engines desired.
• Ability to carry out repairs on heavy agricultural, industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose low-voltage electrical problems and rectify them.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Mechanical repair and trouble shooting skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment.
• Genuine mechanical interest and aptitude.
• The ability to work with computerized diagnostic systems.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanic certification desired.
• The ability to performs installations and fabrications when necessary, welding experience is a BIG plus.
• Hydraulic diagnostic and repair.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical current.

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match - 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions, 50% match on the next 2% of your contributions
• Paid time off

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, reach, push, and/or pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl
• Ability to lift 40+lbs and work in the field, an outdoor environment, or shop

Company Information

• Fondomonte maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Fondomonte is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.