Farm Equipment Technician Apprentice

Job Description

Oneida New Holland Caledonia location is looking for a farm equipment technician apprentice to learn and grow with our existing team.

**Job Summary**
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Work with licensed 425A technician in the shop during first 2-3-month period and then would be required to work independently
- Apprentice Registration with Oneida New Holland min 3-year program
- Must have own tools and willing to invest in additional tools as needed to complete repairs efficiently. Specialty tools are provided.
- Disassemble and reassemble machines, engines, transmissions and other equipment
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets specifications, make adjustments as necessary
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- Attach components and accessory kits to new farm equipment
- Be willing to work on small engine and light construction equipment or anything else that may come in the shop for repairs.
- Once a licensed technician you will be required to perform road / service call repairs as needed.
- Paid manufacturers training. Includes some travel within USA to training centers.

**Qualifications**:

- A combination of experience/education, some high school, college or industry courses in heavy equipment/agricultural repair
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Troubleshooting ability to determine causes of operating errors and deciding on action needed
- Good communication and customer service skills, ability to work as a team with strong interaction
- Must show willingness, enthusiasm, cooperation and dedication to achieve success with our organization
- Must have valid G license

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Able to diagnose equipment by use of diagnostic tools / EST and New Holland service information.
- Able to look up and order parts via New Holland Dealer portal and order parts from parts department.
- Able to Organize work space / work load efficiently - including tracking labour time for repairs
- Available to Travel to New Holland Manufacturers Training as required
- Complete Web Based Training online and Manufactures training as required by New Holland to achieve and maintain Level 3 Master Certification.
- Apprentice schooling at Fanshaw college in London - Maintain min 85% or higher grades.

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person