About PSG Equipment Ltd.

PGS Equipment was founded in 2021 by the merger of Growers Supply and Prairie Side Equipment. Both Taber based companies have been active players in the row-crop business. PGS focuses on the sale and service of agricultural machinery from seeding to storage and from harvesting to packaging. In all of this, quality comes first, which is reflected in the product range, with brands such as Colombo, Grimme, Spudnik, Valmar, Milestone, Bijlsma Hercules, VHM, SureFire and Mooij.

Job Details

PGS Equipment Ltd. is currently looking to hire a Millwright technician for our facility in Taber, AB as well as farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan. We supply row crop farmers with the equipment and systems to plant, feed, protect, harvest, store and process crops like potatoes, carrots, onions, beans, garlic, and other specialty crops. For more information on our company please look at our website www.pgs-equipment.ca and our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly of equipment in shop and field
• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and routine maintenance of various farm machinery and equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Installation and retrofitting of complex production equipment; fabricating and welding as required.
• Use a lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to match the appropriate specifications.
• Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks and other tools
• Perform work in a safe manner by themselves and with others
• Assist with other duties as required

Requirements:

• Must be dependable and self-motivated team player with the ability to communicate effectively, negotiate and conflict resolution.
• Parts and machinery knowledge, preferably row crop equipment
• Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• You are comfortable working at heights, dusty environments, heat/cold, indoors/outdoors, and confined spaces
• Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Work both as a member of a team and individually with minimal supervision
• Always maintain proper and safe working conditions
• Effectively work in a fast-paced environment, able to work well under pressure and shifting priorities
• Strong computer and technology skills is a must
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract as well as forklift certificate

We offer:                                           Benefit package with: (after trial period)

• Competitive salary                                 Disability Insurance
• Holiday and paid time off                           Dental + Vision Care
• Bonus structure                                   Life insurance
• Benefit program and employee discounts     Extended health care
• Training programs (if available)                     RRSP (after 3 year employment)

If this opportunity fits you, send a copy of your resume & references via email [email protected]

We thank all applicants, but only qualified candidates will be contacted.