Field Service Technician

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HRU has teamed up with a global automation manufacturer to find a field service technician to join their team in Caledonia, MI. This is a direct hire position offering a comprehensive benefits package, a great work environment and plenty of travel opportunities. This is a salaried fluctuating work week non-exempt position. If you are extremely comfortable with automated machinery and can program, work on the electrical and mechanical side of field service, apply today!

Summary: Travels to customer facilities to diagnoses problems and repairs machines that are in service at customer facilities throughout the United States, and Canada. Also, may travel to customer facilities to perform machine inspections and planned maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Travels to customer facilities to diagnoses mechanical and basic electrical problems of machines that are in service. Resolve machine problems by repairing or replacing mechanical, electrical and/or pneumatic components. Works remotely with commissioning technicians at our company in the US and in Germany to commission repaired or replaced components.

2. Works with internal project coordinator to insure traveling tool boxes are properly stocked with all required items before boxes are shipped to job site.

3. Travels to customer facilities to perform detailed machine inspections. Writes detailed report of all findings and prioritizes list to give customer a clear plan of action to effect needed repairs.

4. Travels to customer facilities to perform scheduled maintenance and repairs.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

2. Four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. A broad range of hands-on mechanical and electrical skills/training is considered.

Essential Function Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver's license Valid passport

Equipment:

1. Utilize power and hand tools
2. Utilize precision (caliper, micrometer, precision machinists levels etc..) and gross (measuring tape, ruler etc..) measuring instruments
3. Utilize electrical instruments (multimeter, ampmeter etc…)
4. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Extensive travel will be required for this job.
5. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and travel by car and airplane.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

Company DescriptionHRU Technical Resources is a Technical Recruiting and Staffing Company. For over 40 years we have helped clients and candidates nationwide in a variety of industries (Automotive, Military/Aerospace, Insurance, Education etc.) and professions; specializing in Engineering, IT, Supervisory and Technical related placements. However, we are able to place just about any skill set/job title, just about anywhere.Company DescriptionHRU Technical Resources is a Technical Recruiting and Staffing Company. For over 40 years we have helped clients and candidates nationwide in a variety of industries (Automotive, Military/Aerospace, Insurance, Education etc.) and professions; specializing in Engineering, IT, Supervisory and Technical related placements. However, we are able to place just about any skill set/job title, just about anywhere.]]>