Mechanic

Job req id:  13312
Location:  Lyndonville, VT, US, 05851

What you will do:  

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment 
• Perform repair, troubleshooting, or general maintenance work of various types of pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters, and agitators in operation 
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on various types of production equipment, including but not limited to valves, electric motors, pumps, gearboxes and vehicles, machines, and plant facilities 
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassemble equipment 
• Perform repairs and fabrication of piping systems utilizing MIG and ARC welding techniques 
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled automated systems including actuated valves, pumps, flow meters, scales, and associated interlocks and safety systems 
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service 
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities 
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines 
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments 
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions 
• Detect faulty operations, and defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision 
• Work directly with the growers to manage service needs on the job site such as calibrating fertilizer and spray rigs
• Maybe asked to Operate a Custom Sprayer & Tractor in the field
• Tow, deliver, and operate equipment 
• Load and deliver product to designated fields
• Perform daily vehicle inspection and maintain facility yard
• Comply with all policies, regulations & record keeping
• Work overtime during the busy season, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring:  

• High school diploma/GED An 
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus 
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred 
• 2+ years of experience/training in making repairs to equipment 
• Class A CDL preferred
• Farm equipment operation experience is a plus