100% Travel | Paid Travel Time | Overtime | Monday-Thursday/Friday Schedule | Mechanical + Electrical TroubleshootingThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Carrie Powell
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Salary: $27 - $35 per hour
A bit about us:If you are mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, like working directly with customers, and would rather be in the field than sitting behind a desk, this could be a great opportunity.
We are an established U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered industrial equipment and customized systems serving customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our equipment supports critical industrial processes across a diverse group of markets, and our team handles the design, manufacturing, service, repair, and ongoing support of our systems.
We are adding a Field Service Technician due to an internal promotion. Our current technician is moving into the Service Manager position following the retirement of a longtime leader, creating an opportunity for someone new to join the team and build a career within the service organization.
This is a highly hands-on, highly independent position. You will travel directly to customer facilities to install, start up, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment.
Why join us?Paid travel time: You are on the clock when your travel begins.
Overtime opportunity: This is an hourly position, and overtime is paid when worked.
Internal advancement: This position is open because the current Field Service Technician is being promoted into management.
Technical training: We will train you on our specific equipment and blower systems.
Independence: Once trained, you will troubleshoot equipment and solve problems directly in the field.
Variety: Customers and job sites vary throughout the country; you will not spend every day doing the same thing in the same location.
Customer impact: You are the person customers rely on when equipment needs to be installed, started, diagnosed, or repaired.
Established products and customers: You will work with industrial systems used by customers across the United States.
Small-team environment: Your work is visible and directly impacts the service organization and customer experience.
Job DetailsWhat You'll Do:
- Travel throughout the United States to customer facilities to provide hands-on technical service and support.
- Install, start up, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems and determine appropriate solutions.
- Perform equipment start-ups and help train customers on proper operation and maintenance.
- Distinguish between operator issues, equipment problems, and potential warranty concerns.
- Work closely with the Service Manager to communicate problems, solutions, and recommendations.
- Provide professional technical support to customers in person, by phone, and electronically.
- Complete accurate and detailed Field Service Reports following service work.
- Return defective components and requested materials from customer sites.
- Maintain service tools, testing equipment, and company-provided instrumentation.
- Follow company and customer safety requirements.
- Provide feedback that may improve equipment, service processes, and the customer experience.
Travel:
- This is a true travel position.
- Expect to travel approximately 48 out of 52 weeks each year.
The typical schedule is:
- Leave Monday.
- Return Thursday or Friday.
- Fly for longer-distance assignments.
- Drive to customer sites that are within approximately eight hours.
- Travel time is paid.
- Overnight hotel stays are required.
- Company vehicle or mileage/vehicle allowance options may be available.
If frequent overnight travel is not something you genuinely enjoy, this probably will not be the right position.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.
- Comfortable using tools and working directly on industrial equipment.
- Some electrical experience or electrical troubleshooting aptitude.
- Ability to learn electrical systems without needing constant assistance.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and find practical solutions.
- Strong communication skills and comfort interacting directly with customers.
- Professional appearance and demeanor while representing the company at customer locations.
- Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, work instructions, and technical information.
- Familiarity with fasteners, mechanical components, motors, or industrial equipment.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with any of the following can be especially helpful:
- Industrial maintenance
- Field service
- Industrial equipment repair
- Motors
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Blowers
- Rotating equipment
- Variable frequency drives / VFDs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Industrial controls
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment installation and startup
Prior blower experience is not required. Training will be provided on the company's specific equipment.
Physical Requirements:
- This is a hands-on field position and may involve:
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending
- Reaching
- Climbing
- Lifting
- Pushing and pulling equipment or materials
- Working around industrial noise, oil, grease, and equipment
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Required PPE may include safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and additional equipment based on the customer facility.
Education:
An Associate Degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related discipline is helpful but not required.
Equivalent hands-on experience will absolutely be considered.
Compensation:
$27-$32/hour + overtime
Some flexibility may be available above the stated range for an especially strong candidate.
Location:
Home base: Central Indiana
Extensive nationwide travel required.
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