Ag Mechanic

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California Sun Grower Services harvests tomatoes on over eighty thousand acres, supplying tomatoes to processing facilities in Central California. In addition to harvesting activities, California Sun also provides custom transplanting and other farm services. It offers good employment opportunities for those who are motivated to perform well and succeed.

Our company is operated by colleagues without titles or hierarchical authority. Authority is lateral, guided by each colleague’s Mission. Respect, influence, and success are based on competency, integrity, effort, persistence, and straightforwardness. We aim to foster a culture of individual responsibility and self-management.

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

This is a full-time, year-round position requiring diagnosis, repair, installation, adjustment, and maintenance of harvesting, transplanting, and farming equipment, as well as coordination of such operations. It is suited for hands-on professionals who enjoy working with talented colleagues and have self-confidence to pursue their convictions. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, depending on experience, with performance-based bonuses available.

• Economically repair, overhaul, and maintain safe equipment to achieve 100% uptime, applying relevant disciplines and judgment.
• Diagnose issues in the field and shop using appropriate tools and methods.
• Test-run repaired equipment to verify repairs.
• Order parts and materials.
• Document repairs and maintenance.
• Follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve company goals.
• Provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge and skills.
• Offer field expertise in tomato transplanting and harvesting operations.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

The successful candidate will have experience in large-scale agricultural mechanical harvesting, transplanting, crop production, and maintenance and repair of farming equipment.

Mechanical knowledge should include:

• Gearboxes
• Shaft and equipment alignment
• Hydraulic systems (pumps, motors, valves)
• Bearing evaluation and replacement
• Welding skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions
• Valid driver’s license with a good DMV record
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

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

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