Field Technician II

Overview For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! Our benefits offering include: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program BCBS Medical Coverage Delta Dental 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! This job can be described as: Provides product and service support for a local customer base in a defined territory in the areas of field service, seal installation, laser alignment, pump assembly, trouble shooting and customer support including customer training. Work is done primarily in the field. Position requires extensive travel within the local territory. May train or assist other employees as required. Job Model: On Site On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts. A typical day at work would include: Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job. FIELD SERVICE AREA: Responsibilities Include: Mechanical Seal installations Field service valve work Field service pump repair and installation New pump assembly and installation Laser alignment and vibration analysis Machining of seals and pumps Field service ARC applications Maintaining Customer Equipment Surveys May, at times, support Chesterton Corporate programs, such as Fixed Fee contracts, PROP reliability programs, etc. May train other employees on all field service work. CUSTOMER ON SITE SUPPORT: Responsibilities include: Supports customer requirements for system maintenance and operation. Picks-up parts and repairs or modifies in retail shop. May conduct on site training and or installation of products. Serves as technician in troubleshooting customer seal and pump operation. Supports Direct Sales personnel in customer accounts on manual work requirements. Provides ancillary services. Provides vibration analysis, laser alignment services. Works on system design recommendations. Experience you need coming into this job: Trade School and/or Technical Associates Degree preferred 2-4 years experience within any combination of the following areas: Technical industrial experience Mechanical Seal/Pump assembly and/or product knowledge Mechanical ability and light machining experience Industrial process experience Work directly and efficiently with customer service staff, direct sales force, distributors and end users. Works independently, instructions only given on the most complex tasks. Works on moderately complex issues. Must possess a high degree of organizational skill and attention to detail. Required to concentrate on quality control standards for mechanical seals and pumps. Required to perform specialized technical operations in repair and light machining of mechanical seals and pumps components as well as assembly and disassembly. May train other product technician personnel. Organization skills and attention to detail Communication and customer service skills High degree of math, measuring and calibration ability Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to lift light to moderate weights Ability to operate a forklift, hoist, hand truck, and basic industrial machines and tools Basic computer and phone skills required Able to write and administrate documents Ability to work predominantly in the field Valid driver’s license required Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, crawl, bend, crouch or kneel. Ability to drive to various locations within the region. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Exposure to high levels of heat or noise may occur while in the customer plant environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Disclaimer: All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Targeted pay range: $33.00 - $37.00/hr. depending on experience Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($33.00 - $37.00/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview. Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available. Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window. Chesterton is an equal opportunity employerM/F/V/D #LI-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr