Brock Frankfort - Dryer Service Technician

About the role

Brock Grain Systems is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The company helps feed a hungry world through various business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Brock specializes in grain storage, handling, conditioning, and drying, along with structural systems. Founded in 1957, Brock is known for its industry-leading, innovative products and commitment to reliability and durability.

Responsibilities

• Performs set-up and testing on Grain Dryer finished products to ensure they are functioning and assembled appropriately.
• Loads the large grain dryers on flatbed trucks, using overhead cranes, for safe and accurate shipping.
• Troubleshoots problems and provides information via calls from dealers or at the end user’s location to solve any issues effectively.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment to support the team.
• Follows processes and safety guidelines on a continual basis for accuracy and safety.

Requirements

• Education: Associates degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; will consider an Electronic Certification with some hands-on electronic experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in reading electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, with a strong electronics aptitude and training preferred; Will consider new/recent graduates.
• Functional Skills: Strong analytical, electronic/mechanical aptitude to learn, troubleshoot and diagnose issues. High attention to detail. Ability to learn/operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Ability to read an electrical schematic and troubleshoot electronic circuitry is required. Ability to use hand tools, pneumatic tools, gauges, and multimeters preferred.
• Language Skills: Good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Customer-focused, self-motivated, and a quick learner who can become proficient in the products. Strong attention to quality, processes, and safety is also important.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong analytical, electronic/mechanical aptitude to learn, troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to learn/operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Ability to read an electrical schematic and troubleshoot electronic circuitry.
• Ability to use hand tools, pneumatic tools, gauges, and multimeters.

Benefits

Wage is commensurate with proven expertise.

Pay

Wage is commensurate with proven expertise.

Schedule

Core Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm (schedule can change to meet demand; will work approx. 8 – 9 hours a day)

Typical Work Week

M-F; some weekends/OT when applicable during harvest season; approximately 45 hrs/week on average

Direct Reports

None

Work Conditions

• Typically works outside (under a shelter) and at times within an Operations environment;
• Will operate Overhead Cranes and work around moving parts.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50lbs;
• Must be able to climb 10-15’ (with safety gear) for testing and onsite troubleshooting.

Travel

Approximately 10% - unplanned travel on urgent issues; primarily during harvest season