Field Service Technician

AGI - Ag Growth International; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Technician to join its dynamic team in Saskatoon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of portable and permanent agricultural machinery, ensuring they are repaired and serviced to meet high standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, focusing on safety, quality control, and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to career development and a supportive workplace culture, this position promises to be both rewarding and fulfilling for those passionate about machinery and agriculture. Join a company that values its employees and offers opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Family friendly work schedules

Employee Share Purchase Program

Benefits and RRSP matching

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in agriculture or heavy-duty repair is essential.
• Proficiency in hydraulic systems and small gas engine diagnostics required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service a variety of portable agriculture machinery.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure safe work practices.
• Assist in product assembly processes when required.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Good organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Proficiency in hydraulic systems

Experience with agriculture machinery

Education

Two or more years of agriculture or heavy-duty repair experience

Tools

Parts catalogues

Service vehicle

Job description

Position Title: Field Service Technician
Department: Service
Division: AGI Saskatoon
Location: Saskatoon

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI Saskatoon assembles 3 different agriculture product lines. Batco conveyors, GrainMax Augers, and Westfield Augers. Join our team and thrive in a stable and supportive environment that offers career development and upward mobility.

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Field Service Technician to join our growing team at AGI Saskatoon, a division of AGI. This position is responsible for repairing and servicing a wide variety of portable and permanent agriculture machinery. The main areas of focus include meeting service requirements, station set up, health & safety and quality control.

The Team

This position will work closely with the entire AGI Saskatoon Team. The Field Service Technician will report directly to the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

The Field Service Technician is responsible for the following but limited to:

• Repair and service a wide variety of portable agriculture machinery such as augers, conveyors, post pounders, grain vacuums, and seed treaters
• Safe operation, maintenance, and inventory management of a service vehicle
• In the field repairs on permanent commercial and non-commercial grain and fertilizer handling job sites
• Work order creation and repair documentation
• Parts knowledge, interpretation of parts catalogues and parts ordering for repairs
• Assist in product assembly processes when required
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve repair or assembly problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Continue to grow lean knowledge
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to

Qualifications

• Two or more years of agriculture or heavy-duty repair experience
• Mechanically inclined a must
• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, while part of a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to learn and take instruction.
• Capable of troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Physically able to lift to 50lbs.
• Proficiency in hydraulic system and small gas engine diagnostics and repairs
• Experience repairing augers, conveyors, post pounders, grain vacuums, and seed treaters
• Experience working on commercial sites
• Willingness to work unconventional hours when required
• Experience working safely near moving machinery or hazardous areas

What’s In It For You

• Family friendly work schedules available
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Benefits and RRSP matching
• Training and development opportunities

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.