Service Technician
Type: Full Time
Department: Service
- Nature of the Work
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Requirements
Nature of the Work
Electrical/Mechanical repair & maintenance of processing and packaging equipment used in the Grain, Feed, Seed and other Industries. This position requires extensive travel. Ideal candidate must work well independently and must be a self-starter.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Duties include troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial type sewing equipment, bag handling & filling equipment, stretch wrapping equipment, robotic palletizing equipment, and grain cleaning equipment both in our shop and on location at customer’s facilities.
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Provide start-up & training support for all equipment lines we supply.
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Candidate will also provide phone support for customers and outside sales force.
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Candidate will maintain an inventory of necessary repair parts and tools.
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Provide detailed maintenance reports for customers and accurate reporting of time & materials used to complete required tasks.
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Help to maintain a clean, safe working environment for themselves and other technicians.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
- Knowledge in the use of personal computers and Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Software.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, understand and comply with technical instructions/manuals.
- Knowledge of motor control methods.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics diagrams.
- Knowledge of variable speed frequency drives and inverters.
- Knowledge and use of hand tools and small power tools; drills grinders etc.
Education and Experience
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Satisfactory completion of a two year (minimum), post secondary Vocational/Technical school of study in one or more of the following areas; electrical, electronics, robotics, mechanical systems or maintenance engineering and 1-4 year industrial experience; or
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High school diploma or its equivalent and 2-6 years industrial maintenance experience.
Other Requirements
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Extensive travel will be required.
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Candidate should possess or be able to obtain a passport.
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Must have clean driving record and valid drivers license.
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Candidate may be asked to work weekends, 2nd or 3rd Shifts, and some holidays.
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Candidate will be asked to work in harsh environments such as hot or cold weather conditions, dust and some possible hazardous conditions.
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Candidate may be required to work on elevated platforms or scaffolding and in confined spaces.
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Be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
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Drug & Alcohol testing per customer requirements, subject to state law.