Agriculture Maintenance Manager

Fondomonte is seeking an experienced and hands-on Agriculture Maintenance Manager to oversee workshop and maintenance operations at our bale press facility. This position is responsible for managing maintenance activities coordinating repairs and special projects supervising staff and contractors and ensuring equipment and facility maintenance activities are performed safely efficiently and professionally.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations within an agricultural production environment including hands-on maintenance and repair of bale press equipment agricultural machinery diesel-powered equipment loaders forklifts and hydraulic systems. Candidates whose experience is limited to commercial facilities building maintenance or general manufacturing maintenance without agricultural equipment experience will not be considered.

• Oversee daily workshop maintenance and operational support activities
• Manage maintenance repairs and improvement projects involving:
  • Diesel big rigs
  • Bale press equipment
  • Forklifts
  • Loaders
  • Trailers and support equipment
  • Mechanical systems
  • Welding and fabrication support
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance work involving:
  • Mechanical repairs
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • General equipment maintenance
• Assign and coordinate maintenance work orders and labor schedules
• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic system issues
• Ensure maintenance logs inspections reports and documentation are completed accurately
• Maintain safe clean and organized workshop operations and work areas
• Train mentor and support maintenance personnel
• Ensure compliance with company policies SOPs and safety procedures
• Monitor inventory and coordinate maintenance parts tools supplies and consumables
• Promote preventive maintenance practices to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience supporting agricultural equipment hay production operations forage processing facilities bale press operations or similar agricultural production environments.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting:
  • Bale press equipment
  • Agricultural production equipment
  • Diesel-powered trucks and tractors
  • Loaders forklifts and material handling equipment
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience managing maintenance personnel contractors and repair projects.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs for agricultural and heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical hydraulic electrical and operational equipment failures.

• Experience in hay press forage alfalfa cotton gin grain handling feed mill agricultural processing or similar agricultural operations.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience managing maintenance operations in a 24/7 agricultural production environment.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand walk bend climb and lift as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package
• Growth and leadership opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80000.00 - $87000 DOQ per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License

Fondomonte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe and professional workplace for all employees.