Back Barn Service and Installation Specialist

Do you want to take a step forward in your career? Are you a looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic company with the latest technology, talented colleagues, and opportunities for development? Do you have the talent and desire to grow as an installation/service technician? If so, you’re in the right place.

Dortmans Bros Barn Equip. is seeking a full time Back Barn Service and Installation Technician to work out of our Strathroy ON location.

Whether you are looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, we can’t wait to hear from you!

What’s in It for You

We are growing fast and are looking for great people to join our successful team. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, authenticity, and service. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Canada Life Benefits
• RSP matching program
• Flexible work schedule
• Family-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and training

What You Will Do

• As an in-barn Service and Installation Technician, you will install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
• Test, inspect and examine machinery and equipment; adjust, repair, and replace defective parts as necessary in a timely, well -organized fashion
• Maintain machinery, service motors, gearboxes, PLC, frequency drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, scale repairs, feed systems
• Provide customer support and recommendations to farmers; effectively manage and communicate any concerns, problems, or complaints
• Provide comprehensive training to customers on the operation of newly installed equipment.
• Provide customer training on maintenance, adjustments and repairs of newly installed equipment

Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to lift heavy objects
• Work in small or tight spaces
• Able to work at heights
• Not afraid to get dirty
• Work as member of a crew, alongside farmers/customers, and/or alone
• Must be able to work in all weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Standing for long periods
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends if needed.

What You Bring

Experience:

• Previous dairy, poultry and hog in-barn equipment experience preferred; experience or knowledge in electronics and mechanics
• Preference will be given to applicants with strong history of millwrighting experience
• Experience with the proper handling of power and hand tools
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings
• Availability to work on call hours (evenings/weekends)
• Farming or agriculture background an asset

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Education preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

About Dortmans Bros. Barn Equip. Inc.

At Dortmans Bros, excellence has been our hallmark since 1980. What started out as a 2-man operation working with feed and manure handling equipment out of a garage, has grown into a thriving business with four locations, over 65 highly experienced employees, and 30+ equipment lines for dairy, hog, goat, beef and poultry farming. Our mission is to serve farmers with the best products and service on the market using only the most highly skilled technicians and providing the highest calibre of customer service and after-sales support.

Our Vision

Dortmans Bros. Barn Equip. Inc. is committed to being the industry’s leading provider of innovative and reliable barn equipment solutions, employing highly trained staff in a family-oriented atmosphere. We prioritize customer satisfaction, integrity, and sustainability while becoming the preferred choice for barn equipment design, installation and service.