Field Service Technician

About the role

Field Service Technician - Cleveland, OH
Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Repair relief valves, control valves, on/off valves and pneumatic actuators in FCX actuation facility or customer plant locations.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.
• Perform testing on certified test equipment, and complete all documentation by working under a QA / QC / National Board VR program.
• Complete field service worksheets and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Understand pneumatic and digital controls.
• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
• Assist others as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years previous control valve experience desired; experience with hydraulics/pneumatics helpful but not required.
• Basic computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, power tools, machining equipment, etc.
• Clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent math and mechanical skills.
• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.

Skills

• Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.
• Ability to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Effective communication with plant personnel.
• Ability to obtain and complete safety and training requirements.
• Ability to operate large warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
• Ability to work in abnormal operating conditions.
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting, and moving heavy and awkward products.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• All the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• A lasting career with career paths available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country.
• Professional development and training.
• Team-oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process.
• Local team with company backing.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Includes overnight travel to various locations and customer sites to provide service based on business needs. On-call availability may be required.

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.