Field Installation Technician - Nashville TN

Company Description

MSS, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, designs and manufactures advanced sensor-based optical sorting equipment for the recycling and waste management industry. Since 1974, MSS has served a variety of applications, including single and dual-stream MRFs, plastic recycling, construction and demolition recycling, metal recycling, and electronic scrap processing. As a division of the CPG Group, MSS is part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality recycling equipment and turnkey systems to empower customers as industry leaders.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Nashville, TN, for a Field Installation Technician. The Field Installation Technician’s primary responsibilities will be the assembly and setup of the

equipment for a customer project. This will include coordinating with the Service Manager,

Project Manager, subcontractors and customer the installation of the machinery and equipment

in the customer facility. The installation will include testing and adjusting or recommendations to

bring the equipment to an operating state.

Complete tasks related to the installation, power up and setup of the equipment and software.

This position will install machine components, route and terminate pneumatic lines, route and

terminate flexible electrical conduits and the related wiring/cabling

Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, maintain, repair, and set up sensor-based sorting equipment.
• Assemble machine components and perform mechanical alignment using hand and power tools.
• Route and terminate pneumatic lines, electrical conduits, and wiring/cabling.
• Conduct pre-shipment testing and quality control following company procedures.
• Perform onsite service, preventative maintenance, and equipment cleaning.
• Produce detailed service reports, PM trip reports, and other required documentation.
• Establish strong relationships with customers and maintain clear communication.
• Support the production team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in similar duties.
• Ability to follow instructions and retain technical information.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with coworkers, management, customers, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, meters, and gauges.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of machine design, repair, and maintenance.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic circuits and diagnostic tools.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• General PC skills, including minor troubleshooting.
• Prior ERP experience.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Ability to obtain a passport.

Work Conditions:

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Flexible shifts with the ability to adapt to changing schedules at customer sites.
• On-call availability with possible overtime or weekend work.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Travel:

• Travel to customer job sites is required, including weekend and multi-week trips.
• Estimated time away from the office: 30–40%.

MSS, Inc.

300 Oceanside Dr, Nashville, TN 37204

651-578-12669 | mssoptical.com