Service Technician - Bridgeville, PA

About the role

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. The role involves field service and valve repair, combining global innovation and instrumentation expertise with strong local presence and service.

Responsibilities

• Valve or Instrumentation start-up, configuration and documentation, calibration, trouble shooting, installation review and problem-solving solutions or systems, and repair
• Confirm with field service customers work scope, tool requirements, and site time to accomplish work
• Respond and provide service in the field as needed and required
• Assemble and test automated and control valves
• Assemble product to specific drawings and standards
• Certification of backflow preventer test kits
• Technical training from Manufacturers
• Schedule workorder assemblies with salespeople and shipments with the shipping department
• Basic wiring of switches, solenoids, position indicators, and control devices
• Read job blueprints
• Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
• Utilize database programs, Work Order Generation and Work Order Updates
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of shop facilities
• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Ability to use Excel, Word and web-based software applications; basic math skills
• Physical demands: see/sit/talk and hear, lift/move/carry up to 50lbs, stand, walk, and crawl, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
• Temperature and noise exposure in a fabrication shop/distribution center/manufacturing facility
• Valid driver's license
• Travel 60-80% of the time, up to 40% overnight travel
• After-hours service calls to support customer needs outside of regular business hours

Qualifications

• Excellent work ethic, good verbal and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and customers; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects

Skills

• Highly skilled in valve automation and instrumentation maintenance
• Proficient in forklift operation and possibly CDL license

Benefits

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.