Field Service Technician (90% travel)
Schaumburg, IL
$30-$40/hr + Autonomy, bonus pay, new ownership, growing company, solid leadership, & growth.
Aegis Worldwide is partnered with a client in the manufacturing industry looking to hire a Field Service Technician. This position is based in Schaumburg, IL but this person will be travelling and working at customer sites 90% of the time.
Responsibilities
Travel to Job Sites: Technicians often travel to various locations to perform their duties. This could involve visiting client sites, equipment locations, or other facilities.
Installations: Setting up and installing new equipment or systems. This could involve following detailed instructions and ensuring everything is set up according to specifications.
Maintenance and Repairs: Performing regular maintenance checks and repairs on equipment or systems. This could involve diagnosing issues, replacing faulty parts, or performing system updates.
Customer Service: Interacting with clients to understand their issues, provide explanations of the work being done, and offer advice on equipment use and maintenance. Good communication skills are crucial here.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing problems with equipment or systems and finding solutions. This might involve using specialized tools and software to identify and fix issues.
Documentation: Keeping detailed records of service performed, parts used, and time spent on each job. This is important for both tracking performance and for customer billing purposes.
Inventory Management: Managing and maintaining an inventory of tools, parts, and equipment. This might involve ordering new parts or tools as needed and keeping track of usage.
Compliance: Ensuring that all work is done in compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. This includes wearing proper safety gear and following safe work practices.
Training and Updates: Staying current with new technologies and equipment. This may involve attending training sessions or workshops to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma needed
- At least 1 year of experience working in heavy manufacturing industry
- Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience - Inputs, outputs, and understanding of ladder logic.
- Needs to be able to monitor logic, but they won't be expected to get into the program and make edits.
- Able to read electrical schematics
- Able to read mechanical blueprints
- Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
- Customer facing experience
- Driver's license & passport (or ability to get a passport)
The company is trying to add to the team ASAP so ACT NOW. If you're searching for a new opportunity and think you'd be a fit for this role, please APPLY and I'll give you a call if you're a fit.
- Providing high quality repair service on equipment
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Travel to Job Sites: Technicians often travel to various locations to perform their duties. This could involve visiting client sites, equipment locations, or other facilities.
Installations: Setting up and installing new equipment or systems. This could involve following detailed instructions and ensuring everything is set up according to specifications.
Maintenance and Repairs: Performing regular maintenance checks and repairs on equipment or systems. This could involve diagnosing issues, replacing faulty parts, or performing system updates.
Customer Service: Interacting with clients to understand their issues, provide explanations of the work being done, and offer advice on equipment use and maintenance. Good communication skills are crucial here.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing problems with equipment or systems and finding solutions. This might involve using specialized tools and software to identify and fix issues.
Documentation: Keeping detailed records of service performed, parts used, and time spent on each job. This is important for both tracking performance and for customer billing purposes.
Inventory Management: Managing and maintaining an inventory of tools, parts, and equipment. This might involve ordering new parts or tools as needed and keeping track of usage.
Compliance: Ensuring that all work is done in compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. This includes wearing proper safety gear and following safe work practices.
Training and Updates: Staying current with new technologies and equipment. This may involve attending training sessions or workshops to keep skills and knowledge up to date.