Automation and Repair Specialist

Company: Pipestone
Location: Dekalb
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description OBJECTIVE: Complete specific maintenance and projects as directed. Coordination of maintenance projects as needed. Timely and quality work and respect to the facilities while working. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned) Advise on concerns with equipment operation, maintenance, and programming Disassembles/Reassembles machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices Aligns, adjusts, or calibrates equipment according to specifications and understanding of basic electrical work Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains automated and manual industry machinery and parts Submits reports to PRM Director and communicates with manufactures in resolving repair issues MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Assist with maintenance projects at sow farms as needed Complete projects as assigned by PRM Director Weekly travel as needed POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Education: B.S. degree with an agricultural or constructions management focus preferred Will consider equivalent experience/training in these fields in leu of or in combination with education Experience: 3-4 years of construction/maintenance experience or post-secondary education Work Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural areas Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas Subject to adverse weather conditions Location: Missouri/Iowa/Illinois Physical Requirements: Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths Additional Requirements: Ability to work individually and as a team Must qualify to drive a company vehicle per insurance company requirements based on driving record Occasional overnight travel Must follow Pipestone’s Core Values at all times hc165682

Keywords: Pipestone, West Allis , Automation and Repair Specialist, Engineering , Dekalb, Wisconsin