Dairy Robot Service Technician

Dortmans Bros Barn Equip Inc.; South-West Oxford; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canada Life Benefits

RSP matching program

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible work schedule

Family-oriented culture

Opportunities for growth and training

Job summary

Dortmans Bros. Barn Equip. Inc. is seeking a Dairy Robot Service Technician to operate from our Salford, Ontario location. You will install, calibrate, and maintain robotic milking systems, and train farm staff on proper operation and upkeep.

The role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and willingness to travel to dairy farms within the service area. On-call hours, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on technical ability with dairy equipment and automation.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and integrate dairy robotic milking systems on farms.
• Provide training to farm staff on operation and maintenance of systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair as needed.
• Offer responsive on-call support and maintain service logs and reports.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer relations

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary technical education

Job description

Do you want to take a step forward in your career? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with advanced dairy technology, talented colleagues, and opportunities for development? Do you have strong technical skills and the desire to grow as a dairy robot service technician? If so, you’re in the right place.

Dortmans Bros. Barn Equip. is seeking a full-time Dairy Robot Service Technician to work out of our Salford, Ontario 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

• Install, set up, calibrate, and integrate dairy robotic milking systems and related equipment on farms; provide training to farm staff on system operation and maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software issues; repair or replace defective parts and components in a timely manner.
• Monitor and optimize robotic system performance, including milk collection, cow identification, and cow health monitoring; adjust settings and recommend improvements to system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide responsive technical support to farm owners, operators, and staff, including emergency service calls; maintain clear customer communication, accurate service logs, inspection records, and repair reports while following all applicable safety standards and protocols.

What You Bring

The successful candidates:

• Must live near or relocate to the Salford area.
• Are self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable learning and working with new dairy technologies.
• Possess excellent customer relations, verbal communication, written communication, and documentation skills.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Have an understanding of dairy operations, milking processes, and animal care, or the ability to develop this knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s licence and clean driving record.
• Have mechanical, electrical, electronics, robotics, or related technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Are willing to travel to dairy farms and production facilities throughout the service area.
• Must be willing to work flexible and on-call hours, including evenings and weekends, for emergency repairs.

Experience

• Previous experience with dairy robots, automated milking systems, dairy equipment, or similar machinery is preferred.
• Farming, dairy, or agriculture experience is considered an asset.
• Experience or knowledge in robotics, electronics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and software troubleshooting is considered an asset.

Education

• Post-secondary technical education or certification in a relevant mechanical, electrical, electronics, agricultural engineering, or related field is preferred.

About Us

Dortmans Brothers Barn Equip. Ltd is a trusted provider of barn equipment solutions, serving the agricultural community with top-quality service, maintenance, and installation. We pride ourselves on our reliability, innovation, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, authenticity, and service.

Our Vision

Dortmans Brothers Barn Equip. Ltd is a trusted provider of barn equipment solutions, serving the agricultural community with top-quality service, maintenance, and installation. We pride ourselves on our reliability, innovation, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, authenticity, and service.