Shed Technician

The Shed Technician is responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and repairing equipment used in the dairy farm. This role includes performing general maintenance checks, ensuring the efficiency and functionality of milking and dairy processing equipment, and handling any required repairs. The technician will work closely with farm operators to ensure all dairy-related machinery operates smoothly and efficiently.

Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
Accommodation is available - no pets
Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.

 
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Maintain, upgrade, and repair milking shed equipment, including machinery used for milking,cleaning, and transporting dairy products.
Conduct regular maintenance checks on milking shed equipment, such as milking machines,vacuum pumps, and milk cooling systems. This includes cleaning components, addinglubricants, and testing the efficiency of each mechanism to ensure optimal operation.
Perform visual inspections of the milking shed and equipment to identify and address potentialissues, ensuring that all machinery is functioning safely and effectively.
Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as needed to repair or modify equipment, ensuring thatall welding work meets safety and durability standards.
Use an airflow meter to conduct static testing of vacuum levels and assess component air useand leakage within the milking shed.
Utilize a pulsator recorder to test the pulsation performance of milking machines, ensuring theyoperate within the required parameters.
Measure vacuum pump performance, vacuum regulation, and milk pump efficiency to maintainhigh standards of milking quality and equipment reliability.
Complete detailed test reports, documenting findings, maintenance actions, and any necessaryrepairs, including welding work, to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with dairyfarm standards.
Assist with general farm and milking duties as required, such as setting up the milking shed,managing milk flow, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment in the shed.
Perform repairs on equipment within the milking shed, including machinery used for cleaningand transporting milk, as well as welding repairs on any metal structures or components.

 
Skills and Attributes:

1-year of experience in equipment maintenance, welding and repairs
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and equipment diagrams.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills for reporting and documentation.

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand â if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.