Conveyor Technician - 2nd shift

Handling Systems & Conveyors•Troy, AL

13d

About The Position

Handling Systems & Conveyors (HSC) manufactures overhead bridge cranes and conveyors, including Power & Free, chain, and slat systems. The company was established in 1992 and has manufacturing and service locations in several states. HSC provides professional engineering services and uses 3D Autodesk Inventor for product design. Its structural components are built to AWS D14.1 standards, and the company has an in-house AWS inspector. HSC is a member of CMAA and HMI and describes itself as a fast-growing company. HSC is hiring a Conveyor Technician for its Alabama location. Field Service Technicians inspect, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems, and must maintain a strong customer focus. The position works from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Candidates must pass a drug/alcohol test and extensive background check before employment; additional testing may be required at a customer's direction. The role may require off-shift and weekend work, overtime, on-call service rotation, and out-of-town or overnight travel as needed. The company offers a competitive pay structure and benefit package.

Requirements

Strong customer focus and willingness to go the extra mile.
Familiarity with gear drives, bearings, couplings, wire rope hoists, chain hoists, VFD controls, remote control systems, and other crane and hoist components.
Strong understanding of PLC operation, ladder logic (no programming), and proximity sensors.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to inspect to OSHA/ANSI criteria and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex equipment.
Ability to read drawings and electrical diagrams.
Must be able to work at heights of 20–100+ feet.
Must follow safety guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
Quality- and results-driven approach.
Good driving record.
Willingness and ability to work off shifts and weekends as required by customers, work overtime as needed, take part in an on-call service office rotation, and travel out of town and overnight as needed.
Must be able to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds.
Position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, and overhead reaching, and occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
Must pass a drug/alcohol test and extensive background check before employment; additional testing may be required as directed by the customer.

Nice To Haves

Ability to fabricate and weld; certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
Coordinate with customers and HSC customer service regarding maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
Inspect and evaluate equipment and recommend repairs based on industry guidelines, including OSHA, CMAA, NEC, and ANSI criteria.
Respond to breakdowns, troubleshoot problems, and complete jobs within an acceptable timeframe while maintaining a professional relationship with customers.
Communicate repairs and recommend preventive maintenance or inspections needed to monitor crane systems.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems.