Job Description

**Job Title: Agricultural Mechanic**

**Job Description**

The Agricultural Mechanic will have the ability to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of agriculture equipment. They will also supervise assigned seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operations as well as overhaul and rebuild equipment during the non-processing season.

**Responsibilities**

+ Repair and maintain peas and corn harvest equipment and related machinery.

+ Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes.

+ Perform maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed.

+ Ensure an even, constant, and sufficient flow of product that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season.

+ Manage employee relations.

+ Ensure that GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and regulations are being followed and enforced.

+ Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience and knowledge with diesel engines and hydraulic systems of harvesting equipment (servicing and actual operating).

+ Electrical skills.

+ Blueprint reading.

+ Repair and inspection skills.

+ Agricultural equipment troubleshooting.

+ Attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Good mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Automotive repair and engine diagnostic ability would be a plus.

+ Willingness and ability to function in a team environment.

+ Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.

**Why Work Here?**

Our client offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, and much more!

**Work Environment**

Mechanic shop environment with duties including troubleshooting, installing, and removing equipment both inside and outside of the plant.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Permanent position based out of Blue Earth, Minnesota.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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