SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Service Technician

Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician for our Akron, Ohio location. This role involves a diverse set of support skills, including the inspection, testing, adjustment, and repair of mechanical and electrical components in air compressors and pump systems used in commercial and industrial environments.

Company Culture and Values

Here at Atlas, we believe that every individual should take full ownership and show respect to all employees, regardless of department or reporting structure. This core value is something we uphold every day. Below are the key principles we stand by.

• Cover and Move (Teamwork and Support): We seek candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting their team to achieve shared goals and overcome challenges together.
• Simple (Clarity and Communication): Candidates should value clear, straightforward communication, ensuring everyone understands their role to maintain efficiency and avoid confusion.
• Prioritize and Execute (Efficiency and Focus): We look for individuals who can prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on the most critical issues to make the best use of time and resources.
• Decentralized Command (Empowerment and Trust): Ideal candidates take ownership of their responsibilities, make informed decisions independently, and align their efforts with the company's mission while fostering innovation and accountability.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Communicates with customers to understand system issues, discuss malfunctions, and provide follow-up recommendations.
• Inspects equipment by visually examining, listening, and using diagnostic methods to identify problems.
• Dismantles units to access and assess internal components.
• Inspects, measures, and evaluates parts for wear, misalignment, or damage.
• Repairs equipment by removing and replacing defective parts, realigning couplings or shafts, and fabricating or modifying components using tools such as a drill press or grinder.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and install piping as needed for system functionality.
• Tests repaired equipment by starting and adjusting controls per manufacturer specifications and verifies proper operation with the customer.
• Drives and maintains a service van, ensuring it is serviced regularly and kept in good working condition.
• Follows all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude is required
• Experience preferred but not required. Transferable skills include automotive/diesel mechanics, industrial maintenance, industrial HVAC/plumbing, electrical, heavy equipment mechanics, millwrights, mechanical installations/services.
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in work schedule is required
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, must possess tenacity and have the willingness to walk towards problems rather than away from them.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Above average computer skills to include the use of Outlook, Word as well as the use of web-based apps.
• Ability to lift minimum of 70 lbs.
• Bending, stooped, twisting and standing for long periods of time will be required
• Position is subject to various climate conditions.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement plan and a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance offered on day one!
• Company paid life insurance as well as short/long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave for all employees
• Nine paid holidays