What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Swindell Dressler International Company?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Field Service Technician
DATE: January, 2024
POSITION DESCRIPTION : Swindell Dressler is looking for a Field Service Technician for the service and maintenance needs of our customers. As a field service technician, you will be required to install, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical training on client's equipment.
As a field service technician, you should have excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to adapt to a changing work schedule. A working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, programmable logic controls and ceramics is helpful.
This position requires 50-70% overnight domestic and or international travel. You must be physically capable of working in an industrial environment, including climbing ladders and lifting over 75 lbs.
You must have a respect for conducting all work in a safe and professional manner.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respond to customer and field dispatches, to determine the root cause of the service or repair
- Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment failures with support from the home office engineer team
- Install, commission and test new equipment while completing detailed job reports, both internal and external
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical education is preferred, an associate degree or higher, but a high school diploma may be accepted with sufficient experience
- Experience maintaining and servicing industrial heat treatment equipment
- Familiarity with OSHA, Electrical and other industrial safety practices. Current safety certifications are a plus
- Understanding of process controls systems, including PID controls, process sensing equipment and final controls elements
- Understanding of basic combustion, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Programming experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC systems or certifications a plus
- Possess a valid US driver's license and a clean driving record
- You must be qualified to work in the USA without sponsorship, you must possess or be able to obtain a passport
- Prior to employment and various times after employment, you must be able to pass background checks and drug screenings administered both by us and our clients.
WHO WE ARE: Swindell Dressler International Company provides highly innovative products and services to meet the unique thermal processing requirements of our clients.
We believe that design is contingent on process, which is why Swindell Dressler focuses so heavily on understanding our clients' needs on an individual basis. Using cutting-edge technology combined with our highly experienced engineering team, Swindell Dressler has forged technical breakthroughs in a wide variety of industries.
A GENEROUS BENEFITS PLAN IS ALSO AVAILABLE
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Relocate:
- Coraopolis, PA 15108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person