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Mechanic/welder

Patout Equipment Company

Jeanerette, LA

$27.64 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13372764592
Extension
0
Email address to Apply:
lweber@mapatout.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
6
Job Duties:
Job duties include diagnose, adjust, repair, perform routine servicing on equipment and trucks used to harvest and haul a perishable crop; fix and repair metal damaged on equipment; must be able to cut, fabricate, and weld metal; repair/maintain farm vehicles, implements, mechanical equipment and trucks; 3 months previous experience of repairing & maintaining sugarcane harvest equipment required. Job involves extensive sitting, exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, and frequent stooping. Must be able to lift/carry sufficient weight (at least 50 pounds) to move equipment and material necessary to complete assigned tasks.  The Employer will rely on workers own representations and observations of workers to assess if the workers meet this qualification. Travel may be required to and from field locations; transportation is provided; drug screening may be required upon hire and randomly (paid for by employer). Bonus may be paid at the end of the contract at the discretion of the employer. Higher wage may be paid based on experience. Base hours offered is 40 hours; additional hours are usually offered during a plentiful season and may include 10-40 additional hours of work depending on the nature of the season. Las tareas laborales incluyen diagnosticar, ajustar, reparar, realizar servicios de rutina en equipos y camiones utilizados para cosechar y transportar un cultivo perecedero; reparar y reparar el metal dañado en el equipo; debe poder cortar, fabricar y soldar metal; reparar/mantener vehículos agrícolas, implementos, equipos mecánicos y camiones; Se requiere experiencia previa de 3 meses en reparación y mantenimiento de equipos de cosecha de caña de azúcar. El trabajo implica estar mucho tiempo sentado, exposición a temperaturas extremas, movimientos repetitivos y agacharse con frecuencia. Debe poder levantar/llevar peso suficiente (al menos 50 libras) para mover el equipo y el material necesarios para completar las tareas asignadas.  El Empleador se basará en las propias representaciones y observaciones de los trabajadores para evaluar si los trabajadores cumplen con esta calificación. Es posible que se requiera viajar hacia y desde lugares de campo; se proporciona transporte; Es posible que se requiera una prueba de detección de drogas al momento del alquiler y al azar (pagada por el empleador). La bonificación podrá pagarse al final del contrato a discreción del empleador. Se podrá pagar un salario más alto en función de la experiencia. Las horas base ofrecidas son 40 horas; Generalmente se ofrecen horas adicionales durante una temporada abundante y pueden incluir de 10 a 40 horas adicionales de trabajo dependiendo de la naturaleza de la temporada.
Job Classification:
49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Patout Equipment Company
Location:
Jeanerette, LA 70544

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26040-628989
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers is $26.29 per hour.
Date Posted:
2/19/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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