Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Shop Manager to schedule, communicate, and work with shop technicians, customers, vendors, and the sales team on farm equipment repairs and rebuilds while enhancing a positive atmosphere. This is a full-time position with competitive pay.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the shop manager quoting repairs and rebuilds.
- Manage the shop (including customer phone calls) while the shop manager is away.
- Work directly with the shop manager scheduling projects to be completed.
- Oversee shop technicians.
- Lead the shop team by supporting, encouraging, and modeling a positive attitude.
- Work with shop techs to diagnose and repair farm equipment.
- Ensure work is done properly and efficiently.
- Ensure shop and tools are being taken care of by keeping them clean, organized and in working order.
- Communicate with vendors on repair issues and staying up to date with new equipment.
- Go over repair worksheets with shop techs.
- Work with shop manager regarding warranty work.
- Knowledge of what is covered under warranty and what is not – communicate with vendors.
- Complete warranty paperwork.
- Deal with warranty issues (ex: damaged part not covered by warranty).
- Work on own projects in the shop.
- Oversee consumable inventory.
- Report to shop manager when items need to be ordered.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of related experience OR an associate degree in a related program.
- Mechanically skilled, customer focused, and an independent problem-solver who enjoys a fast-paced environment.
- Can use computer programs as needed to complete your work.
- Love to learn and stay up to date on training and certifications.
Note: We are willing to train the right candidate.
Preferred Skills:
The following skills are not required but are a plus.
- Welding
- Torching
- Plasma cutting
- Hydraulic experience
- Troubleshooting
- Operating forklifts, tractors, and a service truck
Note: We are willing to train the right candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Ability to Commute:
- Rock Valley, IA 51247 (Required)
Work Location: In person