Actuator Service Technician

Physical Demands

• Lifting, climbing, forklift certification, safety training, site-specific training, and periodic/random drug/alcohol screening.
• Customer-oriented, willing to work overtime as required, including evening and weekend call-ins with little notice.
• Out-of-town travel may be required. Late evenings or weekends may be needed to support plant turnarounds, major projects, or when on call.

Applicant Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year of experience working in direct contact with customers on service-related activities.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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About the Role

Assist in the testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities.

Determine repair requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment.

Overhaul and repair of various types of electric actuators from brands such as Limitorque, Bettis, EIM, Auma and Rotork.

Must have the ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.

Will need to know or learn how electric actuators interface with the valves; multi-turn vs quarter-turn; and valve types as it relates to actuator settings: close on position vs close on torque.

Ability to establish the skill level of a subject matter expert on all types of electrical actuators.

Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop.

Perform service requests as assigned with limited supervision competently.

Communicate and provide feedback to the actuation supervisor, follow direction and guidelines.

Advise plant personnel on correct maintenance and operating procedures.

Provide both the company and the client an accurate record of work performed, and actions taken, with conclusions and recommendations as required.

Check equipment after installation and prior to startup of actuators and associated equipment within the allotted time and in a professional manner, assuring that all customers' problems are handled with a minimum delay.

Troubleshoot and repair equipment in the field. The equipment will primarily consist of Electric Actuators but may also include products of other manufacturers.

Drive vehicle to and from job sites in a professional manner.

Maintain a clean work environment and organized vehicle.

Follow all safety guidelines set forth from the company both FCX and customer.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification.
• Safety training.
• Site-specific training.
• Periodic/random drug/alcohol screening.
• Customer-oriented, willing to work overtime as required, including evening and weekend call-ins with little notice.
• Out-of-town travel may be required. Late evenings or weekends may be needed to support plant turnarounds, major projects, or when on call.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• Knowledge of electric actuators, their interfaces with valves, and different types of actuators (multi-turn vs quarter-turn).
• Experience in direct contact with customers on service-related activities.
• Ability to establish the skill level of a subject matter expert on all types of electrical actuators.

Company Information

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.