Agricultural Equipment Technician

genAg
is a privately owned ‘ based company that believes every person should
have
the opportunity to use their skills and passion in ways that are fulfilling, productive,
and
which build a sustainable future for all stakeholders. We also believe every person
deserves
a high standard of respect and support from their employer, as well as from
their
‘workplace family’. It is our company policy and practice to demonstrate this kind
of
support and respects towards each other through the ‘workplace family’, as well as
to
those we serve outside our walls. There should be nothing more important to us than
the
wellbeing of our staff and our customers. ‘ comes through our working and
growing
together and through our service to others. ‘ is a pillar upon which
we’ve
chosen to build our business, and which leads us to find purpose, fulfilment, and
endless
opportunity.
genAG
Inc. is looking for a full time, Agricultural Equipment Technician Level 3 (or
higher), for our Portage location, reporting to the Service Manager. As a n equipment
technician, you are responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing agricultural
equipment in a clean and safe manner. Knowledge of potato equipment will be
considered an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed
• Perform any inspections required
• Repair, service or assemble any machines
• Keep accurate, easy to read records of work performed and make up service quotes as needed
• Maintain a clean work area including the machine being serviced
• Maintain safe work habits
• Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Advisor.
• Maintain and care for all shop tools, machines and equipment
• Suggest any additional repairs needed to Service Advisor and/or
Customer
• Dress in uniform provided at all times
• Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of building and lot.
• Give special attention to repeat repairs or comebacks to correct
problems and avoid future shop comebacks and unnecessary expenses.
• Help control expenses and produce as much quality work as possible
genAG Inc.
OTHER:OTHER:
• Must be available on call during peak seasons
• Any other duties assigned by Service Advisor by request
• Must provide own hand tools to efficiently perform jobs
• Must be comfortable working in tight or confined spaces and heights
• Comfortable and efficient with technology and computer skills
SAFETY
SAFETY RESPONSBILITIES:RESPONSBILITIES:
• Understand and follow legislation and workplace safety and health
requirements
• Following safe work procedures
• Use safety equipment, machine guards, safety devices and personal
protective equipment
• Report unsafe acts and workplace hazards
• Report accidents, near misses, injuries or illnesses immediately
• Work and act safely and helping others to work and act safely
• Co-operate with the workplace safety and health committee and others
on safety and health issues.
COMPENSATION:
COMPENSATION:
• Competitive wages
o Tool/Boot Allowance after 1 year of employment
• Continuous training and development program
• Group benefits:
o Life Insurance
o Short term and Long term disability
o Extended Health Care
o Vision
o Dental
o Employee Assistance Program
• Great work environment
• RRSP matching program
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