Technician, Service - Cotton

Samuel, Son & Co. • Lubbock, TX

5d

About The Position

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

At Samuel Packaging Systems Group, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative, high quality, cost-effective packaging systems, supplies and solutions. Our technical expertise takes customers’ packaging and unitizing requirements from the initial concept to advanced CAD engineering through to fabrication, installation and maintenance. Our comprehensive in-house research and engineering capabilities, modern manufacturing plants and responsive customer service teams provides customers complete packaging and unitizing solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college or technical school equivalent.
• Knowledge of PLC’s and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations with customer in a positive manner.
• Must demonstrate acceptable judgment and decision skills.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written required.
• Self-motivated individual that can work well with others or with little or no supervision required o
• Professional appearance required.
• Must be detail oriented and reliable to maintain customer equipment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean driving record.
• Must have a personnel credit card with a least 5,000 dollar limit.
• Requires availability for travel on short notice.
• Extensive travel required up to 80%, especially during specific times of the year; some international travel may be required.
• Long working hours may be required during business peaks.
• May require working weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in varies work conditions such as extreme temperatures, hot and cold.
• Must be able to work safely around automated equipment with little to no supervision while following all company and customer safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed electrician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and estimate customers strapping equipment for repair or installation.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of mechanical functions and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and repair of electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic system.
• Retro fit competitors equipment with Samuel Strapping equipment.
• Attendance of trade shows.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Use a laptop, cell phone and other devices normally used in conducting business via remote access in various geographic settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree