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Position Title: Field Service Technician
Department: Service
Division: AGI Swift Current
Location: Swift Current, SK, Canada

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 Swift Current manufactures 5 different agriculture product lines. Batco conveyors, AGI Post Pounders, AGI Grain Vacs, Grain Max Augers, and Storm Seed Treaters. 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 Swift Current, 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

We are currently a dynamic team of 2 from varied backgrounds. We work closely with the entire AGI Swift Current Team. The Field Service Technician will report directly to the Product 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
• Confers 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 would be considered an asset
• Clean driving abstract
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience working on commercial sites
• A willingness to work unconventional hours when required
• Experience working safely near moving machinery or hazardous areas
• AGI is willing to train the right individual

What's in it for you:

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

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.