American farmers have made tremendous technology advancements through hardware improvements and investments in precision agriculture. However, when it comes to the back-office, most farms are decades behind, relying on spreadsheets, filing cabinets, and decades-old on-prem software to recruit, manage, and pay their workforce. Seso is addressing this problem by modernizing the back-office for the farm.

Our mission is to build the premier platform for agribusiness to hire and manage their workforce and improve the lives of agricultural workers. We are addressing American farmers’ biggest pain point – access to qualified labor – through a software-enabled labor solution that automates the H-2A visa. Our comprehensive HR platform streamlines and automates the hiring process for farms and seamlessly integrates their efforts across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and insurance while providing workers access to financial services for the first time.

Seso has raised over $60M from Tier I investors including Index, Founders Fund, and Mary Meeker at Bond, and has been recognized with awards including Forbes Rising Stars and Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism 50.

Note: This role is not a direct Seso opportunity. We are hiring on behalf of our client, Sorbello and Sons Farms, in Fulton, NY. If selected, you will be employed by Sorbello and Sons Farms and work directly with their farm team.

Job Title

Farm Mechanical Engineer

Location

Sorbello and Sons Farm

848 County Route 14

Fulton, NY 13069

About Sorbello and Sons Farms

Mauriano Sorbello immigrated to the U.S. in 1923 and began farming 15 acres of muck land near Fulton, NY. In 1988, Sorbello and Sons, Inc. was officially formed.

Today, Sorbello and Sons is a true family farm led by 3rd and 4th generation family members. The farm grows onions, corn, and soybeans, and operates a 72,000 sq. ft. onion storage and packing facility handling 362 acres of onions. The farm employs both local workers and H2A visa workers, and has been in continuous operation for more than 100 years.

Job Description

The Farm Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing farm machinery and equipment. This position requires strong mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and initiative in managing maintenance tasks, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

Hydraulics Maintenance and Repair

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems on farm machinery (e.g., custom-built Shuknecht SP-132 onion harvesters).
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic lines, motors, pumps, and valves.
• Source and acquire necessary repair parts.

Electrical Component Repair

• Manage electrical systems, from fuses and relays to computer-controlled systems with frequency drives.
• Test power flow, interpret wiring schematics, and use basic computer diagnostics.

Truck Mechanics

• Repair and maintain commercial trucks and ex-military vehicles.
• Address fuel line, seal, and leak issues.
• Maintain multi-fuel engine systems.

Internal Combustion Engines

• Perform maintenance per service intervals.
• Manage fluids, filters, and routine checks.

Fabrication

• Fabricate parts as needed using cutting, welding, and available materials.

General Farm Duties

• Operate machinery and perform manual labor as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and productive workplace.
• Keep accurate service records (Google Suite proficiency required).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with hydraulics, electrical repair, truck mechanics, and internal combustion engines.
• Fabrication skills, including cutting and welding.
• At least 50% fluency in English; ability to read parts books and manuals.
• Basic computer skills for research and diagnostics.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and operate machinery.
• Technician’s duties include evaluation, research, sourcing parts, and completing repairs.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced farm mechanic, Dana Sorbello.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to grow and learn mechanical and fabrication skills.
• $30/hour, 40–50 hours per week, with 30% overtime.
• Pay scale and benefits commensurate with experience.
• 6 months of free housing and transportation provided.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

1. Cover letter addressing your qualifications.
2. Resume.
3. Contact information for three references.
4. For assistance, contact sorbelloandsonsfarms@gmail.com with “Farm Mechanical Engineer” in the subject line.

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