Milking System Installer: Inside Jobs

Installs and services automatic milking systems in barns and milkhouses, using handtools and power tools: Confers with customer to ascertain needs, sketches layout, and estimates costs for optimum equipment layout. Drills holes and bolts milking equipment, such as control panels, pumps, wash sinks, feed stalls, and gates, in specified locations. Cuts metal pipe to specified length, using hacksaw and vise. Installs and levels piping system, using pipe cutters, wrenches, and spirit level. Starts vacuum pump, calibrates vacuum gauges, and connects test instruments, such as pulsation recorder and stability gauge, to monitor system performance. Dismantles and cleans system. Replaces defective or malfunctioning system parts, using wrenches and washing equipment.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

High Achiever: You love the challenge of tackling difficult work.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

How much does a Milking System Installer make?

Nationally: $22,000 – $49,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor

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Milking System Installer schools closest to Los Angeles, CA 90051 change location

Penn Foster Career School

Online — Having the right skills is vitally important in today's competitive job market. With online training from Penn Foster Career School, students are assured of learning up-to-date career skills that will prepare them for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Students of Penn Foster Career School can get...

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE — 1267 miles
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI — 1548 miles
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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN — 1769 miles
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Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA — 23 miles
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Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA — 103 miles
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Milking System Installer

Install and service automatic milking systems in barns and milkhouses. Also known as Electric Milkers Installer See More

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