Electric Motor Shop Field Service Tech

FLANDERS Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Field Service Technician to diagnose, repair, install, and remove electromechanical motors and equipment at customer sites.

You will work closely with Technician IIIs and Foremen on moderate to complex jobs, sometimes operating independently on smaller accounts. This role requires the ability to read scopes, analyze problems, decide field vs shop repair, and document test results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree and/or trade school in electrical or mechanical preferred.
• Three years hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical equipment.
• AC and/or DC experience with small or large horsepower motors.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work in a team on complex customer jobs.

Responsibilities

• Read work scopes to determine job status and described problems.
• Diagnose motors and equipment prior to repair or removal.
• Decide field vs shop repair feasibility and arrange repairs as needed.
• Disassemble basic to moderately complex electromechanical equipment.
• Repair, install, or remove motors and equipment.
• Perform basic tests and document results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Reading/Interpretation

Education

Associate/trade school in electrical or mechanical

Tools

Overhead cranes

Fork lift

Drill press

Job description

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting-edge AI-powered condition-based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

Our Lakeland team is looking to add to the Field Service group! The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing customer on-site diagnosis, maintenance, repair, installation, and/or removal of basic to moderately complex electromechanical motors and equipment. This position with also partner with Technician III's and Foremen on complex jobs. The Field Service Technician may also work independently on small to medium accounts and/or moderately complex jobs.

Must Have electric motor shop experience!

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Read work scopes to determine job status, work authorizations/limitations, description of problems, and/or expected serviceability.
• Analyze and diagnose motors and equipment prior to repair and/or removal.
• Determine if repairs can be completed in the field or if equipment needs to be sent to the shop for repair.
• Disassemble basic to moderately complex electromechanical equipment noting parts identification, configuration, and condition. Assist in the disassembly of complex equipment.
• Repair, install, and/or remove basic to moderately complex motors and equipment. Assist in the repair, installation, and/or removal of complex equipment.
• Perform basic tests of electromechanical equipment and document accordingly. Troubleshoot known or suspected problems.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree and/or trade school degree in electrical or mechanical studies preferred.
• Three years of hands‑on experience with mechanical or electrical equipment
• AC and/or DC experience and knowledge including working with small or large horsepower motors and equipment
• Vibration Institute Certification preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills working directly with customers at their work sites
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team on complex customer jobs
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division including understanding fractions and percentages
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to routine duties within set company standards
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, fork lift trucks, and other equipment
• Ability to operate various hand tools and dill press
• Overnight travel required, travel up to 75%