Service Technician - Dairy Systems

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Spring Valley (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Service Technician - Dairy Systems in Spring Valley, WI. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing dairy equipment including milking parlors, robotic systems, and refrigeration, with strong mechanical and electrical skills.

The position requires travel to customer sites, on-call coverage, and the ability to work in farm and outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in farm/outdoor environments.
• Travel locally and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot milking parlors, robotic milking systems, and dairy automation equipment.
• Service and maintain milk cooling compressors, chillers, and refrigeration systems.
• Install new dairy equipment and automation systems at customer locations.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and document service records.
• Read electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
• Provide exceptional customer service to dairy producers and facility staff.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergency calls.
• Travel regularly to customer sites across the service territory.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Independent work

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or trade cert (preferred)

Job description

Service Technician - Dairy Systems

Location: Spring Valley, WI
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time with Rotating On-Call Coverage

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Service Technician - Dairy Systems to join our team supporting dairy farms and dairy production facilities. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of dairy equipment and automated systems, including milking parlors, robotic milking systems, refrigeration equipment, vacuum systems, and milk handling infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and welding systems. Experience working in dairy farming, cheese production, or food processing environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot automated milking parlors, robotic milking systems, vacuum pumps, and dairy automation equipment.
• Service and maintain milk cooling compressors, chillers, refrigeration systems, and bulk milk tanks.
• Install new dairy equipment, automation systems, controls, and hardware at customer locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and recommend repairs or upgrades.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and refrigeration issues affecting dairy operations.
• Perform food-grade stainless steel fabrication and welding as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and customer documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service while communicating effectively with dairy producers and facility personnel.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to emergency service calls and critical farm equipment failures.
• Travel regularly to customer locations throughout the service territory.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service calls.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in farm, production, and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in refrigeration systems and HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, and automation.
• Plumbing experience related to dairy, agricultural, or processing equipment.
• Food-grade stainless steel welding and fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with robotic milking systems, rotary parlors, and dairy automation technology.
• Experience servicing compressors, chillers, vacuum pumps, and fluid handling systems.
• Previous experience in dairy farming, cheese manufacturing, dairy processing, or agricultural equipment service.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or trade certification preferred but not required.

This job is located within the United States

Must be able to commute to Spring Valley, WI (not a remote role)

Relocation not available