Field Service Technician

Worldwide market and technology leader for metal sawing machines, long material and sheet metal storage systems.

• Ever changing tasks and environments, creates a interesting and challenging environment
• Tools, communication devices and vehicle supplied as needed
• Performance-driven and competitive pay
• 401k and Majority company paid health insurance, full paid dental and vision plan

Service techs have a company van with a gas card. All other travel related expenses are charged to a company paid credit card.

Will be responsible for TRAVELING locally to client sites to repair industrial equipment.

• Responsible for installations, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated storage and retrieval systems as well as sawing equipment
• Performing the above tasks in a safe and craftsman-like manner.
• Work on electrical system, low and high voltage 24V to 480V
• Troubleshoot, change and install electrical components, motors, drives, HMI, PLCs as well as sensors and electronic actors n Inspect, replace and install mechanical components like chains, sprockets, bearings and shafts.
• Inspect, change and rebuild hydraulic components from hoses to valves and pumps or motors.
• Performance of routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks on any of the machinery

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform daily/weekly inspections as assigned by site supervisor.

Perform daily/weekly inspections as assigned by the site supervisor. systems and be familiar with lockout/tagout procedures.

Must be familiar with working safely around high and low-voltage systems and be familiar with lockout/tagout procedures.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment and maintain clean and effective tools. routine maintenance as assigned by the site supervisor. as assigned by the site supervisor.

Clean and lubricate vehicles, machinery and components to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Must be able to communicate, on the forms provided, the required documentation for repairs and maintenance performed.

Examine parts, checking for breakage, excessive wear, or other damage, and completing routine maintenance as assigned by site supervisor. complete repairs. estimated time frame to complete repairs.

Determine parts and materials needed and requisition from the site supervisor.

Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals and schematic diagrams.

Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair; reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.

Position vehicles, equipment, physical structures and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.

Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and other warehouse areas.

Safely adjust, connect or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing and other parts.

Safely connect wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replacing switches and fuses, and splicing wire as necessary.

Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes or hoses on machines for repair.

Install and repair electronic components of equipment as necessary.

Repair, adjust and replace gauges, valves and other regulating equipment.

Adjust, align and balance equipment as necessary.

Test machines after repair.

Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices, grinders, welding and soldering equipment.

Inspect, repair and replace motors as necessary for material handling systems, material moving equipment and sawing machinery.

Weld machinery parts.

Fabricate and weld brackets, supports, other necessary devices.

Use programming devices for fault tracking and parameterization of electrical control devices such as PLC’s and operating devices.

Use specialized tools such as databus testing devices and other diagnostic devices as necessary.

Participate in all quality, safety training and job certification requirements for this position.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Perform any additional duties that may be assigned, such as visiting other customer sites.

Maintain a good attitude and maintain positive customer relations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 1 year technical school, or 4 years on the job training in an industrial maintenance environment.

Must be able to use multi-meter for electrical troubleshooting, power tools for mechanical repairs, programmable logic controller for troubleshooting.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.