Agricultural Mechanic
This role keeps field and harvesting equipment operating so crops move from the field into a large seasonal food-processing operation without avoidable interruption. You will diagnose breakdowns, make field and shop repairs, and rebuild and prepare equipment during the off-season.
The best fit is a self-directed mechanic with strong hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills who is comfortable working on agricultural, heavy, construction, truck, or mobile equipment. Farm-community candidates who already repair their own equipment and dealership technicians accustomed to field service can be especially successful.
Location: Glencoe, MN
Shift: Off-pack target schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday. During pack season, approximately mid-June through the first week of November, the agricultural shift is 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The normal staffed rotation is 7 days on/2 off, 7 on/2 off, and 7 on/3 off; the first days off may be delayed while startup stabilizes.
Work Setting: Onsite and field-based
Role Type: Direct hire, full-time hourly, non-union
Openings: 1
Compensation: Typically $28.00-$32.00 per hour, with the ability to go higher based on directly relevant experience, industry background, and tenure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Optional and supplemental benefits available under the company plan
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain pea, corn, and related harvesting and field equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, starting, charging, wiring, sensor, and control issues.
- Respond to field breakdowns with urgency and make practical repairs that restore equipment safely and reliably.
- Maintain an even, sufficient flow of raw product by reducing equipment downtime during harvest.
- Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, adjustment, parts replacement, and inspections.
- Disassemble, rebuild, overhaul, fabricate, install, and test equipment during non-production periods.
- Prepare harvesting and support equipment for the next crop season.
- Read and use service manuals, schematics, parts diagrams, and technical information.
- Track repairs, preventive maintenance, parts usage, and equipment condition accurately.
- Support cost control by using parts and labor responsibly.
- Coordinate with area supervisors, operators, agriculture staff, and maintenance employees.
- Assist with maintenance elsewhere in the facility when agricultural equipment needs allow.
- Follow field safety, lockout/tagout, good manufacturing practice, and company safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Hands-on repair experience with agricultural, heavy, construction, truck, diesel, mobile, or comparable equipment.
- Strong practical mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot rather than only replace parts.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical diagnostics.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic tools, and service information safely.
- Ability to work independently in field locations.
- Clear communication with operators and supervisors.
- Availability for 12-hour shifts and the seasonal rotation.
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather.
- Reliable attendance and a safety-first approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree in diesel technology, agricultural power and equipment, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, or a related discipline.
- Agriculture background or experience repairing personal, family-farm, or commercial farm equipment.
- Field-service experience with John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, AGCO, Caterpillar, or comparable equipment.
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Experience diagnosing wiring, relays, sensors, solenoids, pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors.
- Welding, fabrication, machining, or basic electrical-control experience.
- Experience supporting uptime-critical planting, harvest, construction, or fleet operations.