Field Service Technician

Milacron•Dallas, TX

24d

About The Position

Milacron is seeking a Field Service Technician to serve Texas and surrounding areas. The role provides quality installation, maintenance, and repair services for plastic injection and extrusion equipment. It includes troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components and circuits, performing preventive maintenance, and working directly with customers to diagnose and resolve equipment issues. The position requires extensive travel, typically for a week at a time and potentially for two weeks when needed, with the technician home on most weekends. Training or an extended stay may take place at the assembly headquarters in Batavia, Ohio. The posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, per diem, a company vehicle, and a company credit card.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working with hydraulics, mechanics, electrical systems, controls, or similar skill sets.
Willingness to travel and work overtime as necessary.
Willingness to be away from home for a week at a time, and potentially two weeks if required.
Willingness to train or stay for an extended period in Batavia, Ohio.
Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
Active driver's license with no restrictions related to driving offenses, subject to initial and annual driver MVR reviews under the fleet policy.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience with plastic injection or extrusion equipment, similar equipment, or machine tools.
Good overall mechanical, electrical, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair plastic injection and extrusion equipment using online and offline applications, including Industry 4.0 and Automation Studio.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment.
Work with customers to repair equipment as needed.
Evaluate equipment and recommend required repairs.
Install computer software programs on manufactured machines and load programs into equipment.
Use administrative tools, including Concur, Salesforce, and ADP.
Complete startup sheets, calibration certificates, and preventive maintenance documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.