Plasma Field Technician - On the Road

Machitech; Edmundston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Machitech is seeking a Plasma Field Technician to support installations across Canada and the United States. You will install CNC plasma machines, train operators, and provide on-site technical support.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing equipment at customer sites, adjusting machines to production needs, and submitting detailed service reports. Travel is required on a regular basis; English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or DEP in Electromechanics or Industrial Mechanics.
• Experience with plasma cutting processes (asset).
• Experience with CNC systems (asset).
• Good computer skills (diagnostics, industrial software, system configuration).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Install CNC plasma machines across Canada and the United States, including commissioning and training.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Adjust and operate machines to production requirements.
• Complete and submit service reports.
• Assist internal teams and technical support when required.

Skills

CNC systems

Plasma cutting

Diagnostics

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology

DEP in Electromechanics

Tools

Industrial software

Job description

Job Description

The Plasma Field Technician will report to the Senior Technical Manager, Plasma-Robot. The role involves installing CNC plasma machines across Canada and/or the United States, training operators, responding to service calls, providing on-site technical support, and performing related service and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform the installation process of new machines, including commissioning and customer training, throughout North America.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Adjust and operate machines according to production requirements.
• Complete and submit service reports.
• Assist internal plant teams and technical support when required.
• Perform any other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• DEC (Diploma of College Studies) in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in Electromechanics or Industrial Mechanics.
• Experience with plasma cutting processes (an asset).
• Experience with CNC systems (an asset).
• Good computer skills (diagnostics, industrial software, system configuration).
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to travel on a regular basis.
• Excellent communication skills in English, spoken and written. English proficiency is required due to interactions with stakeholders across Canada and the United States.