Field Tech Class B (ED-205)
About The Position
The Field Technician – Class B performs assigned field service work on industrial engines and related equipment. The role promotes WPI’s standards for attitude and appearance, communicates job progress and special circumstances to the lead technician, and follows safe work practices, including required job safety analysis (JSA) and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. The technician completes detailed daily service ticket reports, reviews them with the customer, and obtains daily signatures. Warranty and core parts must be tagged and submitted for processing immediately after a job, along with relevant unit information. The technician determines safe and effective work procedures, performs factory-directed GEW Service Bulletin upgrades, inspects work for fit and tolerances, and maintains productivity and high housekeeping standards. The position also requires completing labor, quality-control, and material-movement documentation; performing preventive maintenance on operated machinery and equipment; and applying lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures to each assigned job in coordination with the crew. The technician must own the listed basic tools and may be assigned other duties by supervisor or management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years working on industrial engines, including gas or diesel engines.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Attendance and successful completion of basic OEM Gas Engine Technology (GET) or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets WPI insurance requirements.
- Knowledge of OEM equipment and experience with tooling.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical principles and mathematics.
- Ability to perform basic electrical diagnostics.
- Proficiency in basic computer operations, Windows, and Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency using precision measuring tools.
- Must own basic tooling, including open-end and box-end wrenches from 1/4 to 1 inch; 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch ratchet and socket sets; 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch air impacts; screwdriver sets; hammers; sledges; and a Fluke 87 volt-ohm meter, at minimum.
Nice To Haves
- Truck crane operation experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks assigned by a supervisor, management, or lead technician.
- Determine the safest and most effective procedure for each job.
- Perform GEW Service Bulletin upgrades as directed by the factory.
- Inspect work at each step for tolerances and correct fit.
- Maintain excellent productivity for assigned tasks.
- Complete required paperwork, including labor reporting and quality-control and material-movement documentation.
- Work safely and maintain high housekeeping standards.
- Perform required preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment operated, such as air tools, air compressor, truck, and crane.
- Apply lockout/tagout (LO/TO) to every assigned job and review it with the crew.
- Communicate job progress and special circumstances to the lead technician.
- Follow JSA and HSE requirements and promote safe work practices.
- Complete detailed daily service ticket reports, review them with the customer, and obtain daily signatures.
- Tag and promptly submit warranty or core parts for processing, including all unit information.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
