Nursery Maintenance Tech/ Fabricator

Everde Growers • Full-time • Winters, California, United States • $24 - $29 / hour • 1d ago

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Winters, California farm. You must have experience in metal fabrication along with troubleshooting of electrical & mechanical issues. You will be collaborating on automation projects to deliver solutions that enhance mechanization for Everde Growers. You will be expected to identify & modify equipment to support process improvement while playing a key role in automation design that supports the Continuous Improvement & Project Management teams at the site.

Responsibilities

Coordinate workflow according to schedule.
Interpret verbal instructions to produce functional prototypes or equipment upgrades.
Design, cut, assemble, and weld components to build or modify agricultural automation equipment.
Read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Demonstrate troubleshooting on control systems, pumps, motors, PLCs, and automation equipment.
Troubleshoot & repair electrical issues of varying voltage levels.
Shift priorities based on business needs.
Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and team leads to support testing.
Follow safety expectations with meeting participation, training, and lockout/tagout process.

Qualifications

1-2 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.
A degree, certifications, or trade school is beneficial but not required.
Proficiency in metal fabrication.
Familiarity with automation systems ie multimeter, basic electronic/electric troubleshooting, VFD, PLC, etc.
Low to high voltage troubleshooting is a plus.
Mechanical aptitude required.
Experience with conveyance & hydraulic systems preferred but not required.
Bilingual Spanish a plus.
Proficiency with MS Office platform (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Experience with CMMS software is preferred but not required.

While performing your job duties, you will frequently be required to sit, use hands, and communicate clearly. You will be walking on uneven surfaces, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and occasionally lifting 50-75 pounds.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Electrical Troubleshooting

Do you have experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including motors, pumps, or control panels?

Explain or give example:

Schematics & Drawings

Are you able to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings?

Explain or give example of your experience:

Equipment & Field Work

Are you willing and able to work in field environments and operate equipment such as forklifts, tractors, or similar machinery (with or without certification)?

Yes
No
Safety Compliance

Do you have experience following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and working safely around electrical/mechanical systems?

Explain or give example of your experience:

Work Flexibility & Reliability

Are you able to work flexible hours, shift priorities, and respond to urgent equipment issues as needed?

Building or Modifying Equipment

Describe a time you were given a problem or a verbal description of something that needed to be built or improved. How did you turn that idea into a working piece of equipment, prototype, or modification?

Metal Fabrication & Welding

Please describe your experience with metal fabrication and welding. What types of projects or equipment have you built, modified, or repaired, and what welding/fabrication methods are you comfortable using? How many years of experience do you have fabricating/welding?

Mechanical & Automation Troubleshooting

Describe the most complex piece of machinery, automation, or production equipment you have worked on. What types of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, VFD, or control-system issues have you diagnosed or repaired?

Work Location: In person

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