Electric Motor Shop Field Service Tech

About the role

Flanders is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise includes distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. We also offer cutting-edge AI-powered condition-based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

The Field Service Technician provides on-site customer diagnosis, maintenance, repair, installation, and/or removal of basic to moderately complex electromechanical motors and equipment. This role partners with Technician III's and Foremen on complex jobs and may work independently on small to medium accounts or moderately complex tasks. Must have electric motor shop experience.

Responsibilities

• Read work scopes to determine job status, work authorizations/limitations, description of problems, and/or expected serviceability.
• Analyze and diagnose motors and equipment prior to repair and/or removal.
• Determine if repairs can be completed in the field or if equipment needs to be sent to the shop for repair.
• Disassemble basic to moderately complex electromechanical equipment, noting parts identification, configuration, and condition. Assist in the disassembly of complex equipment.
• Repair, install, and/or remove basic to moderately complex motors and equipment. Assist in the repair, installation, and/or removal of complex equipment.
• Perform basic tests of electromechanical equipment and document accordingly. Troubleshoot known or suspected problems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree and/or trade school degree in electrical or mechanical studies preferred.
• Three years of hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical equipment.
• AC and/or DC experience and knowledge, including working with small or large horsepower motors and equipment.
• Vibration Institute Certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working directly with customers at their work sites.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team on complex customer jobs.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including understanding fractions and percentages.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision-making related to routine duties within set company standards.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate various hand tools and drill press.
• Overnight travel required, up to 75%.