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Field Technician/Engineer

Decatur, GeorgiaFull-time
$80,000 - $100,000 annually
About the Job
Field Technician/Engineer
Travel 80-85% in United States and in Canada

Must have:
  • 2-3 years installation, maintenance and repair experience with PVC Belling Machines, Swarfless Saws, Haul-Offs, Coilers, Packaging Machines, Pipe Bending, Slotting and Threading Machines.
  • Superior Customer Service Skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional time management.
  • Competent Stress Management.

Duties:
  • Perform services at primarily at customers' premises. 
  • Be the point of contact for technical assistance to all customers.   
  • Be the technical interface with the Customer Service and the Technical Department in Europe
  • Install machinery at the customers’ locations.
  • Provide technical assistance by phone and email
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment at customers’ sites.
  • Identify the correct spare parts to supply to customers.
 
Educational / Professional Qualifications:
Essential:
  • High School Degree in Mechanics/Electronics/Electrotechnics. 
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. 
  • Good knowledge and understanding of components and basic pieces of equipment usually included in machinery  Working knowledge of electromechanical components and systems. 
  • Good reading ability of drawings and schemes (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic). 
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems. 

Desirable:
  • Post high-school education in Mechanics/Electrotechnics/Electronics.
  • Deep knowledge of electromechanical components and systems.
  • Basic use of 2D Cad Knowledge of plastic extrusion machinery and lines.
  • Knowledge of packaging systems/machines.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish  OSHA training.
 
Necessary Experience:
Essential:
  • 3 years of experience as a customer field technician.
  • Maintenance of plastic extrusion pieces of equipment.
  • Used to travel in the US & Canada.

Desirable:
  • 5 years of experience as a customer field technician.
  • Travelling abroad (South America).
  • Experience in selling spare parts and maintenance contracts.