As a Service Technician, your primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting and repairing faulty parts & equipment in modern swine and poultry production facilities. Your customer base will include major integrators as well as local swine/poultry operations in and around the Alexander and Yadkin counties.
This is a great opportunity for an individual with on-farm hog/poultry production experience and an aptitude for fixing mechanical parts & equipment. We offer a competitive salary, a full range of benefits, a stimulating, challenging work environment, and growth potential.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.
- Work with Hog Slat customers to understand their repair needs
- Give customers recommendations on the best parts & equipment available at Hog Slat with which their needs can be addressed
- Repair/replace faulty parts & equipment in area swine and poultry facilities
- Properly bill customers for service work hours
- Work with the Hog Slat in-store team to manage warranty claims
- Take advantage of training opportunities offered by Hog Slat, Inc. and by it’s vendors
The ideal candidate will have the following experience/educational background:
- Ability to use tools associated with the repair of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
- Must possess a drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record
- Familiarity with the swine/poultry industries and the pork/poultry producers in the area
- Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog/poultry facilities
- At least 2 years of prior experience repairing and replacing electrical and mechanical equipment
- Prior experience working with the systems found in modern swine facilities (eg. ventilation, feeding/watering, heating…) is preferred