Packaging Installation Technician - Chicago, IL

Robert Reiser & Company, Inc • Berwyn, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

REISER is seeking an experienced field service technician to install new equipment and provide routine maintenance/service to their customers. The ideal candidate will have strong electro-mechanical skills, a customer service-oriented personality, and be smart, energetic, hard-working, and enjoy their work. The company has over 60 years of success in the food equipment industry and is known for high-quality equipment, innovative engineering, and outstanding service and support. REISER is committed to providing customers with the resources they need for success, driven by a team of talented and passionate professionals.

Requirements

• Two plus years of maintenance experience -- servicing, troubleshooting and repair of electro-mechanical machinery.
• Practical application of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and techniques to ensure equipment performance at manufacturers specifications.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic power systems, conveyor systems, or control systems.
• Initiative, critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision making, persistence, attention to detail, adaptability, flexibility, concern for others and leadership.
• 80% travel during the week – mostly by automobile or plane.
• Candidates may reside within a 1.5 hour commute of any major airport.

Nice To Haves

• Food Packaging Machinery experience is desired.
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Install new packaging machinery equipment.
• Provide preventive maintenance for equipment.
• Perform on-site equipment repair.
• Travel 80% (during the week) away from home visiting food plants.
• Read diagrams, schematic drawings, engineering specifications, and service manuals to determine work procedures.
• Engage with customers on site, analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot to isolate problems, and determine actions needed to restore system to performance specifications.
• Share information with team members, customers, and supervisor to help prioritize and keep customers apprised of corrective actions and equipment status.
• Inform customers of routine preventive maintenance techniques.
• Participate as necessary in new projects to install or improve the safety and performance of existing and new equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed