Equipment Mechanic - Yakima, WA

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Imagine a world with less food waste and stronger, more sustainable produce businesses. Where consumers everywhere have even more abundant and delicious produce options. This is our singular focus at Agro Fresh and what inspires our colleagues every day.

Agro Fresh is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. In a world fraught with climate change and shrinking natural resources, we partner with growers, packers, and retailers bringing solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce.

The Agro Fresh organization has 40 years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including pome fruit (apples/pears), citrus, avocados, and mangoes – and we continue to expand into new countries and crops and pre-harvest.

Fabricate, assemble, install application and support equipment used in company's chemical application services. Assists with preventive and corrective maintenance of application equipment to ensure long‑term economic operation to support our customers.

• form, fabricate, assemble, install, and troubleshoot application equipment
• adherence to all safety policies i.e.. elevated work, PPE, etc.
• work may include pipe fitting, welding, grinding, electrical and plumbing systems
• facilitate equipment and productivity improvements
• always keep shop in an orderly and safe manner
• proper storage of mechanical stores and parts
• other duties as assigned

Agro Fresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders

• Accountability for Results
• Customer Centricity
• One Agro Fresh

• High school graduate or GED
• minimum of 3 years fabrication and welding experience
• good spoken and written English;
  Spanish a plus
• basic arithmetic skills required
• able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• able to move freely in a production and maintenance shop environment
• able to perform welding, pipe fitting, minor electrical, carpentry and millwright work
• able to climb stairs and ladders and lift 50 pounds.
• DMV and driver extract required (3 years)
• must be able to obtain commercial pesticide applicators license within 90 days of employment

• We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
• We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
• We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem‑solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
• We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
• We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
• We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.