Field Service Tech

KION Group•Dallas, TX

4d•$30 - $40•Remote

About The Position

Dematic Corporation is now hiring a Regional Field Service Technician. Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, this position provides service and repair as well as service and maintenance training for installed Dematic systems and equipment. As the Dematic representative in the Customer's facility, this position has a heavy responsibility for maintaining customer goodwill toward Dematic. The primary objective is to ensure that Dematic systems have the greatest availability possible for Customer use and to ensure that Customers are satisfied with their Dematic system and equipment. This role can be based anywhere throughout North America, preferably by an airport for travel. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Trade school graduate or two-year Associate’s degree in a mechanical, electrical, or mechanical technician program.
Two years (minimum) experience in troubleshooting electromechanical and/or mechanical equipment.
Some work experience with material handling equipment.
Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend more than 80% of the time traveling.
May be continuously away from home for as long as a month (offer travel expenses).
Must be willing to be available during off hours and travel accordingly.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
Must be able to act calmly in stressful situations.
Must be able to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.
Must have knowledge in the use of personal computers for word processing, database functions and communications.
Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.
Working experience with troubleshooting Programable Logistic Controllers (PLC) is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
Service experience with Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), or conveyors is highly prized.

Responsibilities

Participates in semi-complex equipment trial runs, investigative tests, repairs and overhauls.
Participates in training customers on semi-complex products and services.
Performs semi-complex maintenance on tools, test equipment, etc., and maintains documents of all inspections, maintenance and repair work, and failures.
Participates in responding to semi-complex service calls.
Participates in the assessment of semi-complex product/equipment performance based on field support data and recommends modifications or improvements.
Performs semi-complex work within technical or paraprofessional area.
Effectively identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.
Refers complex, unusual problems to others.