Field Service Technician

Job Title

This position involves providing installation, start-up, troubleshooting, training, and maintenance support for grinding and dispersion equipment manufactured by an OEM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide customer service through phone, email, video calls, and in-person interactions to resolve equipment issues.

Complete and sign off on troubleshooting and startup reports, both manually and electronically.

Perform commissioning, start-up, and training for new equipment at customer facilities, including installation checks, functional testing, operational checks, and maintenance training.

Conduct preventative maintenance or service tasks that customers cannot perform independently, such as changing bearings, mechanical seals, electrical troubleshooting, or rebuilding mills with new parts.

Offer technical support for customer property returned to our facility for repair and assist customers and coworkers with technical support, including part identification and reading drawings.

Provide technical support for converting equipment to newer model designs.

Train customers onsite on equipment operation, maintenance, and documentation usage.

Write and revise procedures for the service department.

Document project progress and provide status updates as required.

Travel as needed, up to 80%, including domestic and international travel, and handle travel arrangements and expense reports.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should meet the following qualifications:

Experience or equivalent training in a field of technology such as mechanical, electrical, or a similar field, or a degree in engineering or a related technical degree. A minimum of 2 years' experience in machine maintenance is required. Previous field service experience is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, and percentages and apply concepts such as fractions and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, use hand tools, and demonstrate mechanical and electrical aptitude. Knowledge of PLC and VFD or the ability to acquire this knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Must be willing to travel as needed, up to 80%, with most flights being within the US and Canada. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to acquire a passport.

Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.