Field Service Technician - Cedar Rapids

Field Service Technician Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids IA

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

The client is looking for 1 candidate in Cedar Rapids and 2 for Carol Stream Illinois.

Will require the Wonderlic Predictive Index as well as a paper competency test onsite.

Job Description

To provide a wide variety of support functions including but not limited to the installation training and ongoing service of complex machinery and equipment. Investigates mechanical and electrical equipment and controls with the ability to effect necessary repairs. Applies knowledge of mechanical and electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Trains customers in design software and assists with the networking of the same.

Essential Duties

• Performs varied mechanical duties such as installing repairing dismantling and or moving companymanufactured equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles and writing specifications.
• Receives wiring diagrams drawings specifications and instructions either verbally or in writing concerning emergency and scheduled repair installation and inspection work to be performed.
• Services electronic equipment by checking testing and replacing faulty components circuit modules printed circuit boards vacuum tubes and similar electronic devices.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of standard operating procedures and requirements for working safely with electronic equipment and components.
• Maintains and installs communication cables power distribution cables and wiring and performs splicing as required.
• Installs and/or changes the layout of machines and mechanical equipment in customers facilities.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Tests equipment to check operation. Clears jams and sets aside products for inspection and rework. Tries out equipment after repairs changeovers or extended downtime.
• Examines tests and measures products from assigned equipment for quality specifications using gauges and instruments. Checks product for visual defects.
• Makes preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment reports findings to customers and takes appropriate action.
• Examines defects and analyze spoilage causes and where possible takes corrective action.
• Notifies customers maintenance department or supervisor of equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of quality problems or supplies needed.
• Instructs and directs any customer maintenance trainees assigned.
• Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Analyzes circuits wiring diagrams and drawing to install repair calibrate service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Services electronic equipment by checking testing and replacing faulty components circuits printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge in both mechanical and electrical principles and ability to apply to specific jobs as required.
• Ability to travel extensively both domestic and international.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a wide variety of individuals involving companys customers and their employees.
• Thorough product knowledge. Full understanding of customer service philosophy and procedures of the company.
• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerance required. High degree of attention and care required to prevent injury to others when responsible for flow of electrical power. Exposed to high voltage electricity.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):

1. Are you willing to travel 2636 weeks a year for Cedar Rapids location.

2.. Are you willing to travel 3040 weeks for the Carol Stream location.

3. Do you have Automotive/Farm/Industrial/Manufacturing experience.

4. Do you have experience with mechanics computer science HVAC systems troubleshooting equipment operation internal/external customer service.

5. Do you have exposure to hydraulics/pneumatics BOM blueprints Epicor experience preferred.

6. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Remote Work :

No