Service Technician - Dairy Systems

Located in Spring Valley, WI

Salary: $32-$35/hr

Service Technician - Dairy Systems

Location: Spring Valley, WI
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time with Rotating On-Call Coverage

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Service Technician - Dairy Systems to join our team supporting dairy farms and dairy production facilities. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of dairy equipment and automated systems, including milking parlors, robotic milking systems, refrigeration equipment, vacuum systems, and milk handling infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and welding systems. Experience working in dairy farming, cheese production, or food processing environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot automated milking parlors, robotic milking systems, vacuum pumps, and dairy automation equipment.
• Service and maintain milk cooling compressors, chillers, refrigeration systems, and bulk milk tanks.
• Install new dairy equipment, automation systems, controls, and hardware at customer locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and recommend repairs or upgrades.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and refrigeration issues affecting dairy operations.
• Perform food-grade stainless steel fabrication and welding as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and customer documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service while communicating effectively with dairy producers and facility personnel.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to emergency service calls and critical farm equipment failures.
• Travel regularly to customer locations throughout the service territory.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service calls.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in farm, production, and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in refrigeration systems and HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, and automation.
• Plumbing experience related to dairy, agricultural, or processing equipment.
• Food-grade stainless steel welding and fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with robotic milking systems, rotary parlors, and dairy automation technology.
• Experience servicing compressors, chillers, vacuum pumps, and fluid handling systems.
• Previous experience in dairy farming, cheese manufacturing, dairy processing, or agricultural equipment service.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or trade certification preferred but not required.

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