Field Service Tech

Duravant • Waco, TX

9d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician provides first level customer support for installed Foodmate systems and new installations. He or she should possess the skills to test, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and debug electro-mechanical processing equipment and related systems. The Field Service Technician must be able to use his or her outstanding communication skills to work closely with customer management, supervisors, production employees, and technicians on complex problems and assume responsibilities for continued customer satisfaction. This position requires frequent travel to customer sites to assist with installation, servicing and repair of Foodmate poultry processing equipment and related sub-systems, and equipment rebuilds. Work assignments are varied but limited in scope and complexity. This job is an attractive position for candidates who want to travel and be exposed to a wide variety of different opportunities and challenges.

Requirements

• Two-years of technical trade or equivalent experience.
• Course work or prior verifiable work experience with installing, troubleshooting and/or repairing electrical/pneumatic/automated/industrial equipment.
• Must have mechanical aptitude with ability to use various hand/power tools to install/maintain equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical components and understanding of electrical current flow with ability to identify and troubleshoot the same.
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 90% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply required customer service skills.
• Ability to learn, produce, and submit accurate service and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Possesses a good mechanical and electrical background in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the food processing/manufacturing industry.
• Must be able to read and follow blueprints, machine drawings, and electrical drawings.
• Is proficient in the use of a laptop computer, iPad and standard software.
• Strong ability to use a variety of common power and hand tools.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently according to industry standards.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and clean MVR.
• Has strong troubleshooting ability.
• The ability to look at an entire process and determine source of problem/issue.
• Eligible to qualify for legal passport in case of incidental International travel.
• Must satisfactorily pass background check, post-offer drug screen, and physical prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates have knowledge of automated machine controls and industrial automation technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides first level customer support for installed Foodmate systems and new installations.
• Tests, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and debugs electro-mechanical processing equipment and related systems.
• Uses outstanding communication skills to work closely with customer management, supervisors, production employees, and technicians on complex problems.
• Assumes responsibilities for continued customer satisfaction.
• Travels frequently to customer sites to assist with installation, servicing and repair of Foodmate poultry processing equipment and related sub-systems, and equipment rebuilds.
• Assists and learns from other experienced field service technicians and other company personnel.
• Troubleshoots a variety of poultry processing machines and resolves mechanical, electrical, and performance issues.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, management and customers to promote consistent product improvement.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, professional relationship with internal & external customer personnel.
• Documents pertinent technical and customer information to facilitate an ongoing business relationship.
• Produces and submits accurate detailed service and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Proactively learns and understands new components and equipment design principles as they are introduced.
• Identifies product/service opportunities at customer sites that will enhance the customer's Foodmate relationship.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Trains customers on operation and safety components of equipment or what has been or needs to be repaired or modified.
• Assists with any other related tasks and projects as required.

Benefits

• Foodmate maintains a drug-free workplace
• is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.
• Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact Foodmate Human Resources Department to request accommodation.
• Foodmate participates in E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree