Installer/Service Technician Apprentice

Are you a more hands-on individual who enjoys working on projects that require building and fixing? Do you want to learn a trade and then grow within a company with family values? Do you think working within the dairy industry could be an exciting opportunity? If so, we may have the role for you!

Milk Barn LLC, a dairy equipment and system provider, is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Installer/Service Technician Apprentice. At Milk Barn, we aim to improve and support the dairy industry by providing integrity-driven resources and services, delivered by people who care deeply for the dairy farmers we serve. We value being part of a team that is responsible, proactive, positive, enjoys learning and finds joy in serving others. Do you have experience working in agriculture or want to get back to an industry devoted to feeding the world? Let us see if this role is something that excites you!

Installer/Service Technician Apprentice Description

• Serving as a training technician until graduated to full technician status

• Communicate internally with the service manager and service team to keep them updated on project status, workflow, etc.

• Help install both new and used milking equipment on dairy farms

• Perform day-to-day service calls on local dairy farms

• Perform scheduled maintenance on local dairy farms

• Help to diagnose equipment issues and provide a solution to the customer

• Opportunity to learn new technician modules including:

• Refrigeration

• PLC’s

• Conventional milking systems

• Robotic milking systems

• Automation

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• Control wiring

• Milk quality focus

• Follow our team motto of “better team, everyday”

Traits Needed to Succeed in This Role

• Eager and excited to learn from a trained technician

• Positive attitude

• Problem solving mentality

• Excellent communication

• Ability to work under pressure independently

• Works with a sense of urgency

• Attention to detail

• Active listener

• Integrity

• Willing to work outside normal working hours

This role will require travel to local dairy farms. A valid driver’s license is required.

This individual should live in or around the Chambersburg, PA area.

We are looking for someone who can be a problem solver, has a positive attitude, works hard, and serves with integrity.

Does this role sound like something you would love to do? If so, we cannot wait to hear from you!

Qualifications

• No college education or prior experience required

• A valid driver’s license

• Any mechanical or dairy farming background is preferred, but not required

• There will be a 60-day probationary period