Field Maintenance Technician

divh2Field Maintenance Technician/h2pIBT Industrial Solutions is seeking dependable, career-minded individuals who get excited about finding solutions for our customers. We have a rich culture full of long-term employees with deep expertise in their areas. Its no surprise that our creative, team-oriented employees stay with us for an average of 15-years. To reward each employees commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, weekend-free 8-5 work schedules, a robust training program, opportunity for rapid advancement, and retirement savings with a company match. Apply here to love your work and who you work with, every day!/ph3Purpose/h3pThe Field Maintenance Technician role is responsible for completing maintenance services, predictive maintenance services, and providing comprehensive reports of findings. This includes installation of bearings, drive belts and sheaves, chains and sprockets, laser alignments, dynamic balancing, troubleshooting, and general industrial mechanical repairs on rotating equipment. It will also include installation and maintenance on conveyor systems and single and multipoint lubrication units. Vibration Analysis data will be collected as needed and there could be future vibration analysis training for the successful candidate./ppThis position requires the willingness to travel extensively within 4 hours of the KC metro (sometimes with short notice) as required. The position also calls for being on call, working overtime as needed, some weekends and holidays as required./ph3Major Responsibilities/h3ulliDiagnose faulty bearings, worn belts, sheaves, couplings, and other components on rotating equipment/liliSafely and properly replace all components listed above in a timely manner using the proper tools/methods/liliDiagnose and repair highly critical plant equipment with exceptional accuracy and speed to reduce downtime/liliAccurately diagnose equipment problems and convey findings with confidence and practical solutions/liliDevelop and maintain strong customer relationships founded on trust, respect, and reliability/liliAssist Field Vibration Analysts with collecting route data at multiple plants/liliWork overtime per customer requirements and be able to answer calls at any time of day or night/liliService 24/7 customers and be ready to work whenever emergency breakdowns happen/liliWork alone or in a small team to complete jobs/liliComplete assigned tasks efficiently with little supervision/liliAssume management duties when necessary/liliTravel within 4 hours of Kansas City area is normal with some overnight stays/liliPerform other duties as assigned and directed/li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications and Skills/h3ulliMust possess a customer first focus and attitude, and be able to work with individuals of all levels/liliMaintain a positive team oriented attitude while completing tasks with coworkers/liliWillingness to work fair share of on-call/overtime duties/liliStrong mechanical aptitude/liliKnowledge of mechanical equipment and good problem solving/diagnostic skills/liliIndustrial maintenance skills including bearing installation, some rigging, removing and installing interference fit couplings and bearings/liliGeneral installation techniques for various mechanical components/liliShaft and sheave alignments/liliMust be highly motivated with strong work ethic/liliAbility to effectively and professionally prepare reports for customers after each project/liliMust comply with all OSHA and safety regulations and company standards/liliA valid drivers license is required/liliVehicle must be reliable and able to carry all needed tools and equipment to the jobsite/liliMust be able to sit, squat, stand, lift, and carry heavy equipment on a regular basis/liliSome hand tools will be required (a list will be provided)/liliAbility to travel and work at job sites outside the KC area with expense report requirements/liliAbility to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines/liliStrong Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google app skills are a plus/liliForklift experience is a plus but not required/li/ulh3Future/Training Capabilities/h3ulliDynamic Field Balancing - Single plane and two plane techniques/liliUse of vibration analysis equipment and SKF diagnostic software/liliFormal training on vibration analysis as time and schedule permits/lih3Position Type/Expected Work Hours/h3pThis is a full-time position 40 hours per week based out of our Merriam, KS headquarters location. This position requires the willingness to travel extensively within 4 hours of the KC metro (sometimes with short notice) as required. The position also calls for being on call, working overtime as needed, some weekends and holidays as required. The majority of work will be Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hours may occasionally vary based on production scheduling and business needs./ph3Benefits/h3pCompetitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, paid vacation holidays, wellness, 401(k), education reimbursement, and much more./ph3Work Authorization/h3pThe candidate must be authorized to work in the United States./ppIBT Industrial Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individuals race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law./p/ul/div