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The Morning Star Company

Ag Mechanic

The Morning Star Company, Los Banos, California, United States, 93635

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Job Description

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 The successful candidate will have 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.