Job description

Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking a hardworking, self-motivated, & detailed oriented individual who is passionate about production agriculture & machinery. Through this position, you will be working with a major agricultural machinery manufacturer on experimental self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFH) in Tulare County California.Home to approximately 380,000 dairy cows, Tulare County is considered the dairy capital of the world. The combination of a large volume of available forage to harvest and high ambient temperatures makes this an ideal spot for SPFH proving grounds. The test site team includes two technicians and an onsite engineer.Job Description: As a Test Technician you will be expected to provide in field and on-site support for SPFH equipment. The majority of the job is based in Tulare County, but may require up to eight weeks of travel per year to help support equipment at off-site locations.Responsibilities:

Diagnosing and repairing experimental machine failures as directed by technical manuals and engineering recommendations
Reporting machine issues directly to design engineers
Gathering critical machine information, crop condition and test data
Ensuring engineering teams’ goals are met for the crop season
Writing detailed field reports objectively and technically
Providing professional opinions & advice to engineering on how new features are meeting customer demands x Correctly installing new parts for customer evaluation
Daily & routine maintenance of equipment
SPFH equipment operation & ability to train new customers how to operate SPFH equipment
Identifying possible root causes of failures

Requirements:
Minimum of 250 hours of agricultural machinery operation
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in an agricultural major; preferably Ag Systems Tech or Ag Engineering
Knowledge of SPFH equipment preferred
Mechanically inclined
Strong communication skills
Clean driving record
Professional, engaging, positive attitude
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a diverse team environment as well individually
Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed
Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in hot, dusty environments

Details: Job Duration: Full-Time Location: Tulare, California Compensation: ($60,000-$70,000) yearly (DOE) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, company vehicle provided Contact: Kassi Dunlap | (707) 249-1603 | dunlapkassi@sageag.netJob Category: Agriculture Mechanical Engineering production agriculture Job Type: Full Time Job Location: California Tulare

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