Field Service Technician - South East Iowa - APC

Traveling Position

Based in or around Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin

Job Duties:

• Travel to collection plants as assigned by management. Submit written reports after each visit. Distribute reports to APC leadership and collection site contacts.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment at each of the collection sites. Include scope of work in each collection site visit report.
• Ensure collection plants are making quality plasma.
• Act as a point of contact, interacting with collection site employees, in a manner that promotes APC positively.
• Collect samples throughout the plasma collection system to assure quality plasma is being produced.
• When not traveling to collection sites, work in areas as assigned by management.
• Be available on short notice to visit and troubleshoot at any of the collection sites.
• Assist with the construction of any new collection sites and installation of new equipment at any of the existing sites.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC/PLC operated equipment as well as general knowledge of the programs and functions at company and collection sites.
• Maintain company vehicle appropriately (i.e. oil change, tires, washing, etc…).
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office software's (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Job Requirements:

• Travel required between 75-100%.
• Due to requirements of this position, including requirements of companies with whom we do business, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required upon hire.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with collection site management.
• Possess working knowledge of each collection site, how all plasma equipment operates and how to maintain the equipment at all sites for which you are responsible.
• Must be knowledgeable of and be able to follow all policies and procedures and regulatory requirements at collection sites.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components, wiring and PLC systems.
• Ability to develop good working relationship with contract carriers that transport the plasma from collection sites to processing plant.
• Ability to learn how to perform the following duties at collection sites or at home plant: weld stainless steel, work on existing or new pumps, operate reverse osmosis system and general knowledge of refrigeration systems, centrifuges and PLC controllers.
• Have basic knowledge of plumbing, metal fabrication and carpentry.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other industrial equipment such as welders, hand wrenches, power tools and cutting torches.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Basic analytical ability to determine appropriate maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to implement all safety techniques in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to receive and maintain valid driver's license.
• Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with APC personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business related contracts.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods.
• Ability to assist with special or ongoing projects as instructed by Field Tech Services Manager.
• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
• Ability to operate all necessary office equipment required to accomplish job duties, such as computers, telephones, fax machines, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work daily, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins during downtime at locations as necessary
• Ability to assist in other work related areas as requested.

Basic Physical Requirements:

Approximate: 8 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N/A = Not Applicable

Standing - Frequent

Sitting - Occasional

Walking - Continuous

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights - Occasional

Protected Heights - Frequent

Lifting Weights from 1 to 100 Pounds - Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials - Occasional

Weighing from 1 to 100 Pounds

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Frequent

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent

Hand Movements:

Recording Data - Frequent

Operating Office Equipment - Occasional

Operating Computer - Frequent

Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Frequent

Vision: Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to - Yes

Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties

Color Definition Required: - Yes

Hearing: Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to

Communicate/Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.

Office - Occasional

Multiple Locations - Occasional

Plant - Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous

Rough Terrain - Occasional

Other - N/A

Job Qualifications:

Education: Associates, Bachelors, or Technical/Vocational degree in Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in industrial maintenance preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.

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