Lead Mechanic - Farm Operations

We are building a highly capable agricultural operation designed for long-term resilience and independent operation. This includes a wide range of mechanical equipment: PTO-driven equipment, Parts Inventory, Custom-Built Machinery.

We are looking for a Lead Mechanic who can take ownership of all mechanical systems—from setup and modification to long-term maintenance and optimization.

This is not a typical farm job. You will be expected to build, adapt, and keep systems running under demanding conditions.

• Assemble and bring online equipment such as:
• PTO-driven grain cleaners and threshers
• Hammer mills, mixers, and feed systems
• Irrigation pumps and high-volume water systems
• Convert electric-driven machines to PTO (e.g., gearbox + jackshaft builds)
• Ensure proper alignment, speed matching, and safe operation

• Design and build:
• PTO drive systems (gearboxes, slip clutches, jack shafts)
• Mounting frames and skid systems
• Custom adaptations for multi-crop processing
• Work with belts, pulleys, shafts, bearings, and structural steel

• Develop preventative maintenance systems for:
• Bearings, bushings, belts, hydraulics, gearboxes
• Maintain spare parts inventory for long-term operation
• Troubleshoot failures quickly and effectively

• Manage and maintain equipment such as:
• John Deere 4020 and similar tractors
• PTO generators and implements
• Sickle bar mowers, combines, and harvest equipment
• Ensure all machines are field‑ready at all times

• Build and maintain complete processing lines:
  Harvest → cleaning → drying → milling → storage
• Optimize throughput, efficiency, and durability

• Strong mechanical background (ag equipment, diesel, or industrial machinery)
• Hands‑on experience with:
• PTO systems and driveline components
• Gearboxes, pulleys, and belt drives
• Bearings, shafts, and alignment
• Fabrication skills:
• Welding (MIG/TIG/Stick)
• Basic machining or metalworking
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment without relying on outside support

• Experience in:
• Off-grid or remote operations
• Irrigation systems and high-volume pumping
• Grain handling, cleaning, or milling systems
• Background in:
• Ranching, farming, or industrial maintenance
• Ability to design systems from scratch (not just follow manuals)

• Someone who takes ownership and solves problems without being told
• Comfortable working with both modern and improvised systems
• Thinks in terms of durability, redundancy, and long-term operation
• Willing to build things right the first time

• You won’t just maintain equipment—you’ll design and build systems
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to create a high-performance, self-reliant agricultural operation
• Description of the most complex mechanical system you’ve built or managed
• Any photos or examples of past work (if available)