Maintenance Support Technician

Maintenance Support Technician

Location: Las Vegas, NV Zip Code: 89101 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Temp - Hire Pay Rate: $32.00 - $34.00 an hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM Keywords: #maintenance #mechanical #electrical

As Field Technician 3, you will provide technical and leadership support for all material handling equipment. You will be focused on maintenance, repair and some installation of automation equipment at a variety of customer sites. Additional duties will include administrative tasks such as reports, inventory control, customer relations during site visits as well as facilitating cross training and mentorship. Generally, this position requires up to 75% travel to various Customer Sites and will often include overnight stays. Typically, travel is within the United States but occasionally may require some international travel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the installation, support, and repairs of various material handling equipment. As needed, provide support remotely by phone or computer.
• Identify equipment faults. Develop and implement fault resolution plans.
• Communicate with customers and supervisors on equipment status, performance, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with FORTNA team to develop and implement equipment performance and reliability plans utilizing root cause analysis and performance observations.
• Provide in-depth maintenance and support on conveyor and sortation equipment operations to include removal, installation, startup, calibration, preventive maintenance and functional utilization.
• Solid understanding of controls systems, PLC, and communication networks.
• Readily available to go onsite for technical emergencies/customer support at any time.

Requirements:

• Possesses a technical degree or 4-5 years equivalent work experience, MSSC Certification in Network Repair or Military training in the fields of electronic, radio, or mechanical systems in lieu of degree. Three or more years experience leading teams.
• Experience troubleshooting Servo drives, PLC, PC controllers, dc power supplies, optical devices (i.e., encoders, photo eyes, etc.)
• Electrical troubleshooting skills to include wiring, AC power, AC motors, electrical drawings/schematics, CNC experience and control panels.
• Ability to work alone and/or provide technical direction to team members.
• Ability to utilize CMMS to document work performed at customer sites.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification to operate various forklift equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis utilizing strong problem-solving / trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to communicate and execute classroom and practical training activities.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of industrial safety standards to include LOTO and PPE.
• Strong electrical mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Mechanical experience with gearboxes, sprockets, chains, bearings, guide rollers, etc.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, written and verbal.
• Have excellent customer service / interpersonal skills and possess a logical problem-solving mindset.
• Knowledge of conveying systems and MS Office Suite.
• Must be self-motivated, detailed oriented and results focused.