About this opportunity
Planttape Inc lists this Senior Mechanic opportunity in salinas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
We are seeking an employee to work within our parts and equipment department to support our customers' equipment and fleet of PlantTape machinery.
This person should quickly gain comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems related to PlantTape transplanters to prepare and operate the equipment. This person will have knowledge of transplanter adjustments to maximize in field performance and the ability to troubleshoot and fix problems related to the PlantTape transplanters.
Location(s): Salinas
Areas of Responsibility
Comprehensive understanding of the PlantTape transplanters and modules
Responsible for ensuring customer equipment is functioning properly
Take customer service calls and to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
Travel to the field to quickly address and fix issues with local customers
Maintain a clean functional work shop to build, maintain and repair PlantTape modules and equipment.
Help manage spare parts and inventory of equipment which includes placing and receiving orders
Fulfill customer parts orders
Process customer invoices
Complete periodic inventory counts
Assist customers in identifying common wear items and managing their own spare inventory of commonly used parts.
Understand the customers' specific needs and how to best configure the planter and modules to meet those needs
Responsible for assembly, preparation, testing and PDI for outgoing machinery
Assist Equipment Manager in testing and implementation of new machinery and parts improvements
Source local parts and fabricate pieces for engineering and equipment projects
Work with Equipment Manager to help identify weak points in the PlantTape system to drive improvements and fixes
Provide basic maintenance and operation training to customers
Ability to fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
Ability to travel within North America for trials, onsite maintenance, modifications or repairs to PlantTape transplanters
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of related experience
Travel and afterhours work required.
Bilingual preferred
A valid driver's license is required
Ability to travel internationally (passport required, no DUI)
Must have strong communication and organizational skills and have great attention to detail
Knowledge of agriculture is a plus
Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ideal Attributes
Physical Demands
The employee is required to lift up to 75 pounds unaided
Employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand
This employee works in indoor as well as outdoor environment subject to moving mechanical parts
Worksite address
salinas, CA, 93911, US
Who can apply
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