Sr. Vehicle & Orchard Mechanic at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC

The Mechanic II is responsible for performing standard mechanical work on vehicles, farm equipment, wind machines, & irrigation systems in the shop and in the field. This position will complete minor and major overhauls and rebuilding of gasoline, diesel, and propane engines on cars, trucks, tractors, and wind machines. Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic problems and complex electrical problems will be required.

• Perform standard and advanced mechanical maintenance functions on all farm equipment, vehicles, wind machines, and irrigation systems.
• Evaluate safety of all equipment; identify (red tag) and remove from service those that are in need of inspection and or repair.
• Complete minor and major overhauls and rebuilding of gasoline, diesel, and propane engines on cars, trucks, tractors, and wind machines, hydraulic motors, pumps, control valves and systems using precice measuring tools and test equipment.
• Responsible for taking equipment and vehicles out of service and red tagging them for safety inspections and problems. Road test all equipment after repairs. Sign off all equipment as work being complete, final inspection. Inspect work and progress of entry level mechanics.
• Utilize advanced welding skills for repair and fabrication.
• Working knowledge of Stick,MIG,TIG. Proficient with Oxy/Acetylene torch.
• Ability to perform all hydraulic system repairs.
• Remove and replace batteries, starters, alternators, and all wiring repairs.
• Select materials, parts and tools required for maintenance and repairs.
• Fabricate metal support equipment for auto and farming vehicles.
• Interpret written instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Operate welders, presses , lathes, drill press, milling machines & cranes.
• Driving company vehicles required.