Farm Equipment Technician: Maintenance, Upgrades & Troubleshooting

Haverkamp Properties; Iowa, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverkamp Farm Management is a family-owned business with 30+ years of experience, focused on growing agriculture through innovation and family values. The role oversees shop operations, performs welding and fabrication, and maintains heavy farm equipment to meet our 10-year target.

You will manage inventory, budgeting for maintenance, and recommend upgrades based on data-driven insights. We train our team to succeed and emphasize accountability, hard work, stewardship, integrity, and results.

Qualifications

• Experience in shop operations including welding, fabrication, hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate heavy farm machinery.
• Experience tracking and scheduling equipment maintenance.
• Managing inventory of tools, supplies and spare parts.
• Budget maintenance expenses and track downtime and repair costs.
• Evaluate equipment upgrades based on data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop operations; welding, fabrication, hydraulic/electrical troubleshooting, engine work, tire service.
• Track and schedule equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Operate heavy farm machinery safely and efficiently.
• Manage inventory of tools, supplies and spare parts to prevent outages.
• Budget for maintenance expenses and monitor downtime, repair costs.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades based on data-driven insights.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Engine Work

Tire Service

Heavy Equipment Operation

Inventory Management

Budgeting

Data-driven Decisions

Job description

Haverkamp Farm Management is a family-owned business with 30+ years of experience, focused on growing agriculture through innovation and family values. The role oversees shop operations, performs welding and fabrication, and maintains heavy farm equipment to meet our 10-year target.

You will manage inventory, budgeting for maintenance, and recommend upgrades based on data-driven insights. We train our team to succeed and emphasize accountability, hard work, stewardship, integrity, and results.