Actuator Service Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electronic Actuator Technician to assist in testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities.

You will determine repair requirements using drawings and measuring equipment, overhaul actuators from multiple brands, and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits while learning actuator interfaces with valves and torque settings.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with customers on service-related activities is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuitry and read diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators in shop or at customer facilities.
• Determine repair requirements using technical drawings and measuring equipment.
• Overhaul and repair actuators from various brands (Limitorque, Bettis, EIM, Auma, Rotork).
• Troubleshoot basic electric/electronic circuitry and read diagrams.
• Interface actuators with valves (multi-turn vs quarter-turn) and adjust settings.
• Set up and operate repair equipment on site and in shop; travel to job sites as needed.
• Provide feedback to supervision and advise plant personnel on maintenance procedures.
• Document work performed, actions taken, with conclusions and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Reading electrical diagrams

Customer service

On-site service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical measuring tools

Valve/actuator interfacing knowledge

Job description

Electronic Actuator Technician

Assist in the testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities.

Determine repair requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment.

Overhaul and repair of various types of electric actuators from brands such as Limitorque, Bettis, EIM, Auma and Rotork.

Must have the ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.

Will need to know or learn how electric actuators interface with the valves; multi-turn vs quarter-turn; and valve types as it relates to actuator settings: close on position vs close on torque.

Ability to establish the skill level of a subject matter expert on all types of electrical actuators.

Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop.

Perform service requests as assigned with limited supervision competently.

Communicate and provide feedback to the actuation supervisor, follow direction and guidelines.

Advise plant personnel on correct maintenance and operating procedures.

Provide both the company and the client an accurate record of work performed, and actions taken, with conclusions and recommendations as required.

Check equipment after installation and prior to startup of actuators and associated equipment within the allotted time and in a professional manner, assuring that all customers' problems are handled with a minimum delay.

Troubleshooting and repairing equipment in the field. The equipment will primarily consist of Electric Actuators but may also include products of other manufacturers.

Drive vehicle to and from job sites in a professional manner.

Maintain a clean work environment and organized vehicle.

Follow all safety guidelines set forth from the company both FCX and customer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties. Work will require but limited to, lifting, climbing, forklift certification, safety training, site-specific training and periodic/random drug/alcohol screening. Must be customer oriented willing to work overtime as required. Understanding this may involve evening and weekend call in, often times with very little notice. Out of town travel may be required. Late evenings or weekend work is required as scheduled to support plant turnarounds, major projects, or when technician is on call.

Applicant Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• One year of experience working in direct contact with customers on service-related activities