Product Support Specialist

Valco Companies•New Holland, PA

19h•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at VAL-CO Industries in New Holland, PA, and embark on an exciting journey as a Full Time Product Support Specialist. In this dynamic role, you will engage directly with customers, utilizing your mechanical expertise to solve challenges and enhance their experience with our innovative agricultural solutions. Being onsite fosters a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you can see the impact of your work. With a competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 per year, this position not only rewards your hard work but also provides opportunities for professional growth and skill development. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. If you are driven, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the agriculture industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fun and forward-thinking culture. Val-co Industries: Our Mission At VAL-CO we work together as a global leader in providing innovative, value-focused products and services to the poultry, livestock and horticultural industries. We believe in all that we do by valuing people, integrity, quality, profitability, and stewardship. VAL-CO recognizes the importance and value of our employees and their families, and our customers and vendors. Each of their contributions are an integral part of the company's overall success. Day to day as a Technical Support Specialist The Product Support Specialist at VAL-CO Industries is a pivotal individual contributor responsible for delivering exceptional technical support and training to both internal and external customers. This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical principles to effectively communicate and align customers' experiences with our business goals and core values. You will assist customers in resolving product quality and application issues while identifying root causes of challenges and facilitating effective resolutions. Engaging in field support, you'll oversee product installation, project management, and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will provide comprehensive product information and training, contribute to collaborative technical solutions, and maintain documentation of product and customer interactions. With opportunities for travel and involvement in training initiatives, you will cultivate expertise across all product lines and forge strong connections with dealers and end-users, ensuring their needs are met while supporting VAL-CO's mission of integrity and respect in the agriculture industry. What we're looking for in a Technical Support Specialist To excel as a Technical Support Specialist at VAL-CO Industries, candidates must possess a combination of mechanical expertise and interpersonal skills. A two-year technical degree in Mechanics or Electronics is essential, along with at least three years of relevant field experience with mechanical and electrical systems. Multi-lingual skills, particularly in Spanish, are required to communicate with customers. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are crucial for delivering presentations effectively in both small and large group settings. Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings is necessary to analyze technical issues accurately. Additionally, candidates must be self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Physical requirements include the ability to travel, sit for extended periods, and perform various tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and navigating uneven surfaces. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is also a key component for success in this role, ensuring that candidates can effectively manage documentation and correspond with teams and customers.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree in Mechanics or Electronic Technician programs or 3+ years of relevant field experience with mechanical and electrical systems
Bilingual-Spanish
Ability to read blueprints/schematics/engineering drawings
Ability to work analytically with variables true and perceived
Ability to travel overnight to customer locations including international locations
Must be self-motivated; ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
Sit for extended periods of time (driving, plane, desk) up to 8 hours/day
Walking - Distance 2 miles/day
Walk on uneven surfaces or around obstacles (e.g., animals, equipment)
Stand for extended periods (e.g. 6 hours or more)
Lift up to 50 lbs. from the floor
Carry items while walking
Bend, squat, or kneel
Transition from kneeling to standing
Twist or rotate body (e.g. to reach tools or equipment)
Rotate while walking or bending
Use hand tools and perform detailed tasks
Work on the ground or in tight spaces (e.g. under equipment)
Proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Office
Demonstrate general conduct consistent with good character and reflective of the VAL-CO published core values

Responsibilities

delivering exceptional technical support and training to both internal and external customers
assist customers in resolving product quality and application issues
identifying root causes of challenges and facilitating effective resolutions
oversee product installation, project management, and troubleshooting
provide comprehensive product information and training
contribute to collaborative technical solutions
maintain documentation of product and customer interactions
cultivate expertise across all product lines and forge strong connections with dealers and end-users