Field Service Technician

About the Role

Join a company that has been rated as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth year in a row. This role offers paid travel time, with all hotels and meals covered during travel.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble pumps, motors, and generators.
• Perform motor and generator preventive and breakdown maintenance, including:
  • Rolling element bearing replacement
  • Journal bearing measurement and maintenance
  • Winding electrical testing and repair
  • In-place winding replacement
• Remove and install motors, pumps, and generators.
• Perform rotating equipment shaft alignment using dial indicators, feeler gages, laser, and CMM.
• Modify and repair equipment bases.
• Use test equipment, including surge testers, meggers, multimeters, and high-pot testers.
• Use precision linear measuring equipment.
• Safely perform equipment rigging.
• Understand, perform, and retain skill-related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Work with experienced personnel for on-the-job training until sufficient experience is obtained to work alone.
• Assist other shop departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as needed.
• Interact with customers on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to travel up to 5 days a week and overnight as needed.
• Knowledge and use of hand and power tools.
• Electromechanical experience (a plus).
• Rigging and machinery moving experience (helpful).
• Millwright’s experience (preferred).
• Provide own basic hand tools; company provides all others.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
• CDL B endorsement (preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work as a team to complete tasks.
• Observance of all safety procedures and use of proper PPE as needed.
• Fluent in English (verbal, reading, writing).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekdays, and occasional weekends to meet customer service requirements.
• Ability to drive a forklift or complete training to obtain a forklift license.

Working Conditions

• Work at customer sites, including:
  • 1000’ iron ore ships
  • Paper mills
  • Hydro generating stations
  • Coal-fired power plants
  • Clean water and wastewater departments
  • Various manufacturing facilities in WI, MN, MI, and IL
• Inside and outside work year-round.
• Extended periods of standing, bending, walking, and climbing stairs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus volunteer time off.
• Safety glasses and shoe programs provided.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost.