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Kroes Northwest

Service Technician - Farm and Equipment

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

$51,140 / year median in Oregon

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Service Technician
  • Farm and Equipment Kroes Northwest Rickreall, OR Job Details Full-time $30
  • $36 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Qualifications Fabrication Customer communication Oil change Driver's License Power tools Hand tools Full Job Description Service Technician
  • Farm & Equipment Kroes Northwest is looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined Service Technician to join our team.
This is a hands-on position primarily working on dairy farms throughout the area, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing wastewater handling equipment. The position will also assist with maintenance and repairs on construction and company equipment in our shop as needed. We are looking for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work, isn't afraid to get dirty, and takes pride in fixing equipment correctly. What You'll Do Dairy & Wastewater Equipment Service, troubleshoot, and repair dairy wastewater handling systems Work on pumps, motors, separators, piping, valves, gearboxes, and related equipment Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical problems Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections Install and replace pumps, motors, piping, and other system components Respond to service calls when equipment goes down Work directly with dairy owners, managers, and employees to identify and solve equipment problems Shop & Construction Equipment Assist with maintenance and repairs on construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and other company equipment Perform routine preventative maintenance, including oil changes, filters, lubrication, and inspections Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues Help keep company equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the field What We're Looking For The right person doesn't necessarily need previous dairy experience. We are willing to train someone who has strong mechanical ability and the right attitude.
Ideal qualifications include:
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Experience working on farm equipment, construction equipment, trucks, industrial equipment, pumps, or similar machinery Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welders, and diagnostic equipment Comfortable working outdoors and in agricultural environments Able to work independently and make good decisions in the field Dependable and willing to take responsibility for getting the job done Good communication skills and professional attitude when working with customers Valid driver's license with a good driving record Welding, fabrication, electrical, pump, plumbing, heavy-equipment, or agricultural experience is a plus. What the Job Is Like This is not a desk job. Some days you'll be troubleshooting a manure pump at a dairy, other days you'll be replacing a motor or repairing piping, and occasionally you'll be back at the shop working on an excavator, skid steer, truck, or trailer. The work can be dirty and physically demanding, but it's also varied and rewarding. You'll have the opportunity to learn specialized equipment and become someone our customers depend on to keep their operations running. What We Value At Kroes Northwest, we operate around our THRIVE values: Teamwork
  • Work together and help the team succeed. Honesty
  • Be straightforward and do the right thing. Responsibility
  • Take ownership of your work and commitments. Innovation
  • Look for better ways to solve problems. Value
  • Deliver work that provides real value to our customers. Excellence
  • Take pride in doing quality work.
Position Job Type:
Full-time Position:
Service Technician Primary Work:
Dairy manure and wastewater equipment service and repair
Secondary Work:
Construction and company equipment maintenance and repair
Compensation:
Competitive pay based on mechanical ability and experience. If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, and want a job where every day is a little different, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay:
$30.00
  • $36.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0
  • 50.
0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Profit sharing
Work Location:
In person