Install Technician- Welding

Bower Ag; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

FSA/HSA options

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bower Ag is seeking an Install Technician to install, overhaul, and repair dairy equipment at customer sites in Colorado. You will perform pipefitting, welding (MIG/TIG), basic electrical work, and fabrication while ensuring safety and quality to meet company standards.

The role requires reading wiring diagrams, following manufacturer guidelines, and communicating effectively with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with technical training preferred.
• Experience with dairy equipment installation or similar manufacturing work is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints and specs.

Responsibilities

• Install, overhaul, and repair dairy equipment per standards and customer specs.
• Perform wiring, plumbing, welding, and fabrication tasks safely.
• Operate lifts and handling equipment; maintain inventory and paperwork.
• Train customers on equipment use and safety; ensure quality checks on site.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding techniques

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school (1 year)

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG)

Scissor lift

Gantry lift

Hand & power tools

Job description

Description

The Install Technician is responsible for the installation, overhaul, and repair of dairy equipment, including pipefitting, plumbing, mechanical and minor electrical assembly, welding, and fabrication. This role ensures equipment is installed to company standards and customer specifications while maintaining safety, professionalism, and quality workmanship.

Requirements

• Support in the installation of Voluntary Milking Systems (VMS), Rotary Milking Systems and other dairy equipment.
• Responsible for installation of structures and equipment involving electrical wiring, welding and fabrication, plumbing.
• Assist with various tasks beyond core skills, such as preparation, surface treatment, basic plumbing and electrical, painting, and demolition.
• Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts using hand tools or power tools.
• Safely operate a scissor lift, gantry lift and other common material handling equipment.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments using hand tools or power tools.
• Produce quality TIG and MIG welds of stainless-steel materials.
• Grind and polish various welds and materials to make them sanitary and smooth, meeting set requirements.
• Read and follow wiring diagrams, installation instructions and manufacture guidelines.
• Train and effectively communicate to users of equipment on function, mechanics, safety, and user repairs.
• Must manage time efficiently while completing all necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Complete any service calls to the customer’s satisfaction before vacating any job site.
• Perform quality checks on all work performed as a standard part of the install process.
• Must be willing to engage in continued development of skills related to dairy installation and servicing (welding, electrical, etc.).
• Drive and maintain a service vehicle, including parts inventory, cleanliness, and professional appearance.
• Perform other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical and fabrication skills.
• Proficient in various welding techniques and safe tool usage.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting skills (low/medium voltage).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic mathematical aptitude required.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently yet function and participate as part of a team.
• Customer-service oriented with a focus on safety and quality.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands required for this position including lifting and moving up to 100 lbs.

Experience:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• One year of technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift experience preferred and have the ability to obtain and maintain certification to operate a forklift
• Welding experience preferred.
• Understanding of specialty tools and equipment necessary for troubleshooting and repairing dairy equipment.

Working Conditions:

Install Technicians generally work long, unpredictable hours where overtime is common. Work revolves around a set number of projects and service calls rather than a set number of working hours. There can be exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures throughout the workday. Work can involve possible distraction/uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body and extremities. Work is primarily performed at customer sites, most often in dairy parlors and related farm environments and may include exposure to mechanical parts, electricity, live animals, heat, mud and water. There is possible exposure to fumes and odors that may affect respiration and skin. Some travel may be required, including occasional multi-hour drives to customer sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Paid vacation, accruing from day one
• Paid sick time annually
• 6 paid holidays per year
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee referral bonus program