Jr Field Service Technician
FarmWise
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at FarmWise.See open jobs similar to "Jr Field Service Technician" Calibrate Ventures.Salinas, CA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
About FarmWise:
The $17Bn US vegetable farming industry is facing great economic pressure coming from the growing demand for chemical-free food and the recent drop in farm labor supply. FarmWise is building adaptive autonomous robots to farm every plant, every day, for greater yield, better margins, and a healthier environment. Our first prototype is already weeding California farms by looking at and acting on every plant with a purely organic weeding process, thus providing farmers with a superior alternative to existing methods in the field. Our robots come packed with AI using recent advances in machine learning and computer vision for plant recognition.
Job Description:
FarmWise is looking for an entry level mechanic to perform work on our 9000-pound agricultural machine. Part of your daily tasks will be to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The use of various tools such as hand and power tools, welders (MIG), and electrical wiring equipment.
You will also work with us to test our agricultural machine directly on farms during daily trips, including preparing for field tests, driving and maneuvering our pickup, trailer, and machine on the field and fixing any mechanical issues that occur on the farm.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience performing installations, preventative maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment.
- Strong ability to learn and adapt quickly, strong attention to detail, quality focused, and organized.
- Basic mechanical skills and general knowledge of operating hand tools, power tools, and bench tools.
- Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines.
- The ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial driver’s license is required.
- Ability to raise 50 lbs objects and sometimes work 12 hours shifts.
- Technical degree, previous repair or welding experience, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment is a plus.
Additional Information:
Working at FarmWise is much more than the benefits program. You will find a great work environment here, as well as exciting and stimulating challenges. You will work on a state-of-the-art technology which we believe will change food production forever!
As part of our team you will:
-Enjoy excellent benefits, health insurance, and a 401k match program.
-Evolve in a very fast-paced environment with short development cycles.
-Be able to shape a revolutionary product in its early days.
Join us in our journey to improve farming with AI and automation, and to help farmers grow better and healthier food with constantly decreasing inputs!
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at FarmWise.See open jobs similar to "Jr Field Service Technician" Calibrate Ventures.