What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at TARGAN Inc.?
TARGAN is transforming animal health and food production with next-generation poultry technologies—and we’re looking for a Field Service Technician to join our Nebraska team.
This role is ideal for a mechanically skilled, customer-focused technician who thrives in the field. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the performance and reliability of TARGAN’s advanced chick sexing equipment, directly supporting broiler hatcheries in Grand Island and Fremont, as well as other hatcheries in the area.
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on TARGAN’s chick sexing equipment during overnight hours.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Train hatchery staff on the proper operation and maintenance of TARGAN systems.
- Maintain accurate service reports, parts inventory records, and customer communication logs.
- Partner with engineering and research teams to provide field performance feedback and suggest improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- Electro/Mechanical degree or 1–5 years’ technical experience (automation, poultry production, or related fields).
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, electrical & pneumatic schematics.
- Excellent communication & customer service skills; able to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license; able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel daily to customer sites.
Shift, Travel & Work Environment
- 1st shift, early morning hours position supporting hatchery operations.
- Work performed in poultry hatcheries—warm, humid environments are common.
- Daily travel to customer sites with occasional overnight stays.
- On-call support may be required on weekends or holidays.
Why Join TARGAN?
- At TARGAN, you’ll work with cutting-edge chick sexing technology that’s reshaping the poultry industry and improving animal welfare. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based bonuses, along with extensive training and career growth opportunities.