Field Service Technician - Tampa, FL

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)•Tampa, FL

2d•$21 - $24

About The Position

As a Field Service Technician, you will perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of IPG/Better Packages equipment at customer locations. You will help ensure equipment uptime, support customer production needs, and provide technical service directly in the field. The role calls for mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong customer communication, and the ability to work independently while representing IPG at customer sites. The position is in the Field Service department and reports to the Field Service Manager. It is classified as non-exempt hourly. The technician will work with customer-owned equipment and may support new products, prototypes, custom packaging equipment, and WAT units. Travel averages 50% of the work week and may include overnight trips by car or air. Extended hours, weekends, or holidays may be needed based on customer needs. IPG describes its workplace as focused on safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. The company highlights ongoing training, career development, sustainability initiatives, competitive pay, and extensive benefits, but does not specify individual benefit offerings in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; equivalent field service experience is considered.
Working knowledge of electrical and electromechanical systems, including diagnosing faults at customer sites.
Basic mechanical skills, including safely disassembling, repairing, and reassembling components.
Experience using PC applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, for documentation and reporting.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people.
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, wiring schematics, manuals, and assembly drawings.
Strong customer service, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision while managing daily schedules and customer needs.
Ability to make real-time decisions, evaluate equipment conditions, and provide accurate technical assessments.
Commitment to accurate record keeping for service activity performed on IPG/Better Packages equipment.
Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel, by car or air, averaging 50% of the work week.
Valid driver’s license/Real ID with a good driving record and/or passport to aid travel.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays based on customer needs.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., carry tools or parts up to 20 lbs., and maneuver equipment using carts weighing up to 60 lbs.
Ability to bend, squat, walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods while performing field service work.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field such as mechanical, electrical, electronics, or automation; equivalent field service experience is also considered.
Experience in packaging automation systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain expert knowledge of IPG/Better Packages products, including their features, electrical and mechanical components, automation interfaces, and operating capabilities; communicate product value and service recommendations to customers.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on customer-owned IPG/Better Packages equipment at customer sites.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and minor automation-related issues using testing tools and technical documentation.
Provide on-the-job training to customer maintenance teams as needed.
Establish, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance programs for assigned end-user accounts.
Assist with field testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of new products, prototypes, and custom packaging equipment; document issues and provide feedback for product improvement.
Follow field service communication procedures, including issuing RMA requests, completing work orders, documenting service actions, submitting expense and trip reports, and maintaining accurate service records.
Perform software upgrades on WAT units and other equipment when required, ensuring compatibility and proper configuration at customer sites.
Support Senior Technicians during complex field service jobs, large-scale installations, or customer escalations as assigned.
Perform other assigned field service duties, including emergency repairs, customer training, projects, and equipment audits.