Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician

in Mississippi County, AR

Job Description

Seasonal/Temporary work from 12/1/2026 - 4/1/2027

Job duties include: rebuild and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, tillage tools, planters/seeders, hay equipment, pickups, semi’s etc. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Clean and lubricate parts. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Remove openers from planters/seeders and rebuild as necessary replacing bearings, blades and worn parts. Rebuild seed meters and calibrate. Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, hoses and other parts. Disassemble peanut combines and rebuild using new parts. Disassemble and rebuild wheel motors, engines and pumps. Operate power washer to remove dirt and oil before and after rebuilding equipment. Load semi’s with hopper bottom trailers; drive and deliver grain to market or ports using semi and hopper bottom trailer. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Must speak and understand English.

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