Field Service Technician II

Responsibilities

• Install, setup, repair, and troubleshoot automated processing equipment and resolve a high percentage of mechanical, electrical, and programming issues with some assistance, either onsite or remotely
• Communicate effectively with field service advisors and engineers to resolve technical issues
• Absorb and assist with the training of new technicians
• Proactively identify product / service sales opportunities at customer sites that will enhance customer's processes

Qualifications

• Have at least a high school diploma and 5+ years of demonstrated work experience in the manufacturing industry or related technical field or a minimum of a two-year technical degree in a related field and 2+ years of demonstrated work experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Able to build an electrical panel from scratch without the help of others.
• Able to run conduit / flex and pull wires on a Friesen’s equipment system.
• Able to use the stud welder with acceptable results.
• Able to install J-boxes and button boxes on equipment as necessary.
• Able to access a PLC in person and remotely and navigate the program successfully.
• Able to modify and correct electrical schematics electronically.
• PLC Programming (RSStudio5000)
• Able to troubleshoot and understand basic PLC code.
• Able to add timers / counters to PLC program.
• Able to add VFDs to the PLC program and set them up properly.
• Basic understanding of PLC code and structure including where to find items (IO, Faults, Run Logic, etc.), understanding the program hierarchy (tasks, programs, routines, etc.), and understanding the common data types
• Able to add Faults/Events to PLC programs.
• Factory Talk Studio (HMI) Able to set up communications to PLC.
• Basic understanding of parameter passing.
• Able to troubleshoot tag / communications issues.
• Beckhoff (Scales) Able to set up a scale (this will be a taught subject matter)
• Able to setup I/O