Equipment Installation Technician

Forsman Farms Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsman Farms Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Equipment Installation Technician to install, maintain, repair, and improve farm equipment across multiple sites. This hands-on role involves working with egg collectors, conveyors, ventilation, and related systems to keep operations safe and efficient.

You will travel between farm locations, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, use power tools, and follow lockout/tagout procedures. Overtime may be required; reliable transportation is important.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Capacidad para seguir instrucciones y completar el trabajo con precisión.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or a pallet jack safely and effectively.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Basic experience with power tools; mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel between farm sites to complete equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Install, replace, and maintain farm equipment including egg collectors, manure dryers, belts, scrapers, aviaries, bins, conveyors, ventilation and related systems
• Assist with mechanical installation, equipment setup, and facility improvements
• Perform construction, fabrication, and repair work as needed
• Use hand and power tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks skid loaders, boom lifts, and telehandlers safely and effectively
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and fall protection procedures
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and equipment issues
• Follow biosecurity, PPE, and safety requirements at all locations
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Overtime willingness

Independent work

Tools

Boom lifts

Telehandlers

Conveyors

Ventilation systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary: The Equipment Installation Technician supports equipment installation, maintenance, repair, and construction projects across Forsman Farms, focused primarily at farm locations. This hands-on position works with a variety of farm and industrial equipment systems, helping install new equipment, modify existing systems, complete facility improvements and keep operations safe, efficient, effective, and reliable. Responsibilities:

• Travel between farm sites to complete equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Install, replace, and maintain farm equipment including egg collectors, manure dryers, belts, scrapers, aviaries, bins, conveyors, ventilation and related systems
• Assist with mechanical installation, equipment setup, and facility improvements
• Perform construction, fabrication, and repair work as needed
• Use hand and power tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks skid loaders, boom lifts, and telehandlers safely and effectively
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and fall protection procedures
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and equipment issues
• Follow biosecurity, PPE, and safety requirements at all locations
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete work accurately
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack safely and effectively
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors
• Basic experience with power tools; mechanical aptitude preferred
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel between sites
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Self-motivated with initiative to stay productive

$22.50 - $28.00 per hour

Resumen del Puesto: El Técnico de Instalación de Equipos apoya la instalación, el mantenimiento, la reparación y los proyectos de construcción en Forsman Farms, principalmente en las granjas. Esta es una posición práctica que trabaja con una variedad de equipos agrícolas e industriales, ayudando a instalar equipos nuevos, modificar sistemas existentes, realizar mejoras en las instalaciones y mantener las operaciones seguras, eficientes y confiables

Responsabilidades Principales:

• Viajar entre diferentes granjas para completar proyectos de instalación, reparación, mantenimiento y construcción.
• Instalar, reemplazar y dar mantenimiento a equipos agrícolas como recolectores de huevos, secadores de estiércol, bandas transportadoras, raspadores, aviarios, silos, transportadores, sistemas de ventilación y otros sistemas relacionados.
• Ayudar con la instalación mecánica, configuración de equipos y mejoras en las instalaciones.
• Realizar trabajos de construcción, fabricación y reparación según sea necesario.
• Utilizar herramientas manuales y eléctricas de manera segura y efectiva.
• Operar equipos como montacargas, gatos hidráulicos para tarimas (pallet jacks), minicargadores (skid loaders), plataformas elevadoras (boom lifts) y manipuladores telescópicos (telehandlers) de forma segura y eficiente.
• Seguir los procedimientos de bloqueo y etiquetado de seguridad (LOTO) y protección contra caídas.
• Ayudar a diagnosticar y solucionar problemas mecánicos y de equipos.
• Cumplir con los requisitos de bioseguridad, equipo de protección personal (PPE) y normas de seguridad en todas las ubicaciones.
• Mantener el área de trabajo limpia y organizada.
• Realizar otras tareas asignadas.

Requisitos:

• Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente y en equipo para completar proyectos de manera segura y eficiente.
• Capacidad para seguir instrucciones y realizar el trabajo con precisión.
• Sentirse cómodo trabajando en un entorno dinámico y práctico.
• Capacidad para operar un montacargas y/o un pallet jack de forma segura y eficiente.
• Comunicarse claramente con compañeros de trabajo y supervisores.
• Experiencia básica con herramientas eléctricas; se prefiere aptitud mecánica.
• Transporte confiable para viajar frecuentemente entre diferentes ubicaciones.
• Disponibilidad para trabajar horas extras cuando sea necesario.
• Persona motivada, con iniciativa para mantenerse productiva..

$22.50 - $28.00 por hora.