Field Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Tractors, harvesters and specialist agricultural equipment need prompt, accurate repairs when faults arise. This Hamilton Field Service Technician position combines customer-site breakdown response with servicing and diagnosis across modern farm machinery.
You will work through mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic problems, explain repair recommendations and confirm that completed work resolves the fault. The employer needs verifiable diesel, heavy automotive or machinery qualifications and practical capability. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants.
Describe machinery, diagnostic systems, trade training and field breakdowns in an English CV. Present your Hamilton agricultural machinery service experience with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect agricultural machinery for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic faults
- Service, repair and maintain tractors and farm equipment
- Use specialist electronic and manufacturer-approved diagnostic tools
- Attend customer breakdowns and restore field operation
- Analyse faults systematically and select suitable repairs
- Work on tractors, harvesters and specialist agricultural machines
- Use safe efficient methods and test completed repairs
- Maintain accurate reports and technical records
- Explain findings and recommendations clearly
- Develop relationships with farmers, contractors and equipment users
- Manage field work independently and coordinate complex issues with technical colleagues
- Continue machinery-system training
- Participate in on-call and breakdown rosters as required
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Automotive Engineering or Heavy Machinery
- NZQF Level 4 or higher or recognised equivalent overseas qualification
- Practical agricultural tractor or heavy machinery experience
- Demonstrable mechanical diagnosis and repair
- Strong hydraulic, electrical and electronic fault finding
- Electronic diagnostic equipment experience
- Knowledge of modern agricultural and electronically controlled systems
- Field service experience is highly desirable
- Agricultural dealership experience will be advantageous
- Forage harvester experience is an advantage but not mandatory
- Good customer communication and service
- Independent customer-site working ability
- Professionalism, detail and workmanship
- Reliable safety, documentation and service standards with willingness for ongoing training
- Capacity to join on-call rosters; Overseas applicants must supply evidence of qualifications and practical experience
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