Job Description
Job Title: Assembly Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time, TTH or Direct
Pay: $28-32/hr.
Travel Requirement: High (regional and national travel required)
Position Summary
The Field Service / Equipment Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated dispensing and processing equipment at customer sites. This role requires a hands-on, mechanically and electrically inclined professional who can work independently in the field while delivering high-quality technical support and customer service. The Technician plays a critical role in ensuring equipment uptime, customer satisfaction, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and service automated equipment at customer locations
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
- Diagnose equipment failures and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime
- Calibrate, test, and validate equipment performance to ensure proper operation
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
- Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers
- Train customer personnel on proper equipment operation and basic maintenance
- Document service activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and timely
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and service updates clearly to internal teams and customers
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and system improvements
- Follow all safety protocols and comply with company and customer safety requirements
- Travel extensively to customer sites, including overnight stays as required
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electromechanical systems
- 3+ years of experience servicing industrial, manufacturing, or automated equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled or automated systems (basic to intermediate level)
- Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in the field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in customer-facing environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated dispensing, packaging, or material handling systems
- Exposure to manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments
- Familiarity with CMMS or service ticketing systems
- PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
- OSHA safety training or certification
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
- Comfortable working in industrial and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures
- Must be able to work safely around moving machinery and electrical systems
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
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Job Tags
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