Senior Field Service Technician
Southern States Machinery · Harrisburg, PA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time
Principal Accountabilities
- Installation of New & Used Machinery
- Start-up & commissioning of newly installed machinery.
- Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical systems, used to control modern machinery and associated equipment.
- Repair & maintenance on machinery and associated equipment.
- Demonstrate and teach operators how to set-up, program and operate newly purchased machinery.
- Set-up equipment for trade shows, in house & off site.
- Working in house at times, loading, unloading & repairing stock equipment.
- Responsible for handling the following skill areas effectively as needed:
- Electrical: Control Circuit Troubleshooting.
- Diagnose Component Failures, Motors, Coils, Fuses, etc.
- Control Wiring, Interfacing Auxiliary Equipment & Devices.
- Mechanical: Assembly & Alignments.
- Diagnose Mechanical Problems, Unusual Noises.
- Hydraulic: Troubleshooting Hydraulic Problems.
- Adjust Hydraulic Systems, Pressures, Flows, etc.
- Millwright: Precision Leveling & Shimming.
- Operate a Fork Truck, Operate an Overhead Crane, Basic Rigging.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or technical degree preferred
- 5-7 years of experience preferred
- Experience with training employees
- Prior experience working in a role with exhibited knowledge in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fabrication skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Must be able to travel frequently, overnight stays will be necessary
- Good communication & ability to deal with a range of style and behaviors in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner
- Basic computer skills in Outlook and Microsoft Office
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting experience
- Work under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements
- Driving or flying to customer sites
- Long periods of standing, kneeling, and bending to work on equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs periodically
- Ability to push/pull
- Ability to focus and plan trips across various locations