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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Rock Valley, IA 51247 (Required)

Work Location: In person