Originally developed in Spain, PlantTape was acquired by Tanimura & Antle in 2014 for technical development and commercialization in the United States. The PlantTape automated transplanting system is ideal for agricultural producers aiming for increased efficiency and productivity in their operations. The system is more efficient than the conventional transplanting methods using plugs and soil blocks. PlantTape offers a fully integrated system from sowing the tape, to germination and nursery care, to transplanting in the field. PlantTape is commercially used to plant lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, onions, tomatoes, cabbage and other crops are currently on trial.
We have a tremendous opportunity for an Equipment Service Technician to join our team based out of Salinas, CA.
The Equipment Service Technician will work with PlantTape customers to provide professional support for their equipment insuring they are reaching the maximum potential and efficiencies of PlantTape. Have a complete understanding of the PlantTape equipment and be able to troubleshoot and fix problems in a timely manner via in field visits, phone or email.
Using their complete understanding of the PlantTape systems, the Equipment Service Technician will:
- Work with current customers, mechanics and manufacturer to quickly gain comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems related to the PlantTape transplanters.
- Will have knowledge of transplanter adjustments to maximize in field performance.
- Ability to troubleshoot and fix problems related to the PlantTape transplanters. Customer Service Calls
- In field visits to quickly address and fix issues with local customers.
- Phone or email troubleshooting for customers where a field visit is not feasible.
- Respond to issues by quickly sourcing and coordinating the delivery of needed parts to customers.
- In some cases travel both domestically and internationally may be needed for onsite maintenance, modifications or repairs to equipment. Manage PlantTape shop and spare parts
- Maintain a clean and functional workshop to build, maintain and repair PlantTape planters and modules.
- Manage inventory of transplanters and transplanter modules.
- Work with Parts Manager to insure we have the needed parts and proper inventory to service our customer’s needs.
- Have a good knowledge of each part and its application and function on the machine.
- Assist customers in identifying common wear items and managing their own spare inventory of commonly used parts. Initial delivery, set up and training for new equipment
- Ability to travel within North America for customer deliveries and be on location 1 week if needed to set up, train and assist with new transplant equipment.
- Understand the customer’s specific needs and how to best configure the planter and modules to meet those needs.
- Provide basic maintenance and operation training to customers employees (mechanics & operators).
Qualifications Equipment Service Technician:
- Advanced mechanical skills Basic welding skills a plus.
- Good work ethic
- Strong positive attitude
- Self starter Ability to travel on short notice
- Ability to travel internationally (passport required, no DUI)
