Service Technician
Elmira, Ontario
Who we are:
Horst Systems operates in one the best sectors in the world – agriculture. We are the leader in the design and construction of Grain Systems because of our people, who are driven to excellence in
everything we do, including customer service, quality and innovation. We work with the best customers; farmers and agribusinesses. Our workplace is the open air of farm fields and rural backroads of Ontario. We invest in our people to help them be successful at work and at home. We care for our staff team by maintaining traditional values such as Sunday shutdowns and truly respectful interactions. Horst Systems is committed to continued growth, which can only happen with the right people on our team.
Who You Are:
- Responsible and hardworking individual
- Finds fulfillment figuring out a problem and fixing it
- Get satisfaction helping your customer get their grain operation back up and running
- You enjoy construction, but prefer a friendly, rural setting
- Comfortable with climbing and working at heights
- Ability to lift 30-50lbs, and able to climb ladders
- Holds a valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract and enjoys driving
- At least 1 year of experience in service and/or construction role
- Basic electrical knowledge, preferred, or willingness to learn
- Welding experience, stick (SMAW), preferred, or willingness to learn
- High degree of respect for safety rules
- Desire to learn and grow and an interest in on-the-job training
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Travel to client sites to service and repair material handling, conditioning, and storage equipment,
- Fabricate and weld parts required during set-up, overhaul and maintenance of grain handling systems,
- Assist other service techs and customers with troubleshooting steps and ideas on-site and over the phone,
- Identify and report problems as they relate to product quality or process effectiveness/efficiency,
- Assist with the assembly, testing and commissioning of new grain handling equipment and systems
- Perform millwrighting work on-site to meet project deadlines and budgets, and to ensure compliance with job specifications and ESA/Company standards,
- Install other types of machinery and mechanical equipment on-site,
- Accurately complete work orders, maintenance checklists, daily time sheets, safety forms etc.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive hourly wage- range starting at $32-$40/hour, based on skill and experience
- Monday to Friday work schedule, with very minimal weekend work, no Sundays
- Rotating on-call schedule, once per month
- Yearend bonus
- Paid job training
- Health care spending account and company pension plan
- Paid travel time around Ontario
- Opportunity to work outside, independently
- Exposure to several different trades: millwright, welding, concrete, electrical, etc.
- Standard work week is 50 hrs./week, with overtime paid after 44 hrs./week
- Ability to progress and grow within the company
Interested in Applying?
If you are interested in working with a great company, please submit your resume in confidence via email to:
Ward & Uptigrove Human Resources Solutions
PO Box 127
E-mail: HRresults@w-u.on.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. No phone calls please.
