About Twin City Foods, Inc
What We’re Looking For:
We are currently hiring a full-time Senior Mechanic for our Pasco AG Center. The Ag Center Senior Mechanic will report to the AG Center Manager.
As an AG Center Senior Mechanic, you will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and recondition Twin City Foods (TCF) harvest equipment at our Pasco Ag Center or in the field during harvest. This is a senior level position that requires significant experience in field operations, as well as hydraulic and electrical system troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
What You Need to Be Successful
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5 – 10 years of agricultural / harvest maintenance experience required.
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Training in Gas and Diesel Engine and power transmission repair.
- Training in Hydraulic Fluid Power.
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Completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship program preferred.
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
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First Aid and CPR certified a plus.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities effectively.
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time. Extended hours and days are typical during processing season.
- Disassembles and inspects hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, hoses, and valves.
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Cleans and applies lubricants to machinery components.
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Replenishes fluid and components of engines and machinery.
- Repairs pumps, valves, motors, hoses, and cylinders as related to our business.
- Tests and inspects hydraulic pumps, valves, and cylinders.
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Troubleshoots mobile and industrial equipment and systems.
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Troubleshoots electrical circuits.
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Reads hydraulic and electrical schematics in the field.
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Specifies and assembles hose and tube assemblies in the field.
- Will use measuring devices, calculators and myriad hand tools, torque tools and various other tools to service and repair equipment.
- Performs onsite maintenance on electrical and hydraulic equipment.
- Provides technical support as necessary.
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Works with Ag Center Manager and team members to support the efficient and accurate repair & service work.
- Keeps chronological records of service activity to include each service step, evaluation of system or component, parts request and installation, repairs, completions, and tests/certifications.
- Attends various safety certification classes and seminars as required.
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May perform other duties as assigned.
The following essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
The employee must be able to walk farmland, sometimes in adverse weather and rough ground conditions. Able to work long hours for several days in a row, when needed, 7 days a week. Be able to work in hot and humid weather conditions. The employee must have the ability to lift heavy items up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close Vision, Distance Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands/fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
*Selected employee will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify*
Benefits of an Ag Center Senior Mechanic
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Competitive Wages, range $30-$40 per hour
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Non-Exempt Position
- Excellent Benefit Package
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
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Flexible Spending Account
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Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance.
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Paid Holidays-8 paid holidays per year.
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Paid Time Off-1 hour per 40 hours worked Initially, additional time after completion of 2 years of service.
- 401K Retirement Plan.
Work Location: Pasco, Washington
Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.”
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (509.546.0850) or email at [email protected].
