Field Service Engineer- CNC Machine Tools

Swift Placement and Consulting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Placement and Consulting is hiring a Service Technician to support INDEX Corporation's machinery at customer locations in San Diego. The role involves diagnosing and repairing machinery, maintaining safety standards, and requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong ethical values, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. This position includes both domestic and international travel requirements and may necessitate working outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots machinery malfunctions at customer site.
• Executes installs, repairs, inspections, and tests on machinery.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Safety and Security

Ethics

Quality

Teamwork

Professionalism

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics, hydraulics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maintaining effective customer support by providing service to all Company machinery at a customer’s location under limited supervision at INDEX Corporation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots machinery malfunctions at customer site
• Execute installs, repairs, inspections, setups, and tests on two machine product lines targeted by the Regional Service Manager, with minimal guidance of senior and lead service technicians
• Dismantles defective components, equipment or parts and installs, adjusts and tests new or repaired parts to Index standards
• High proficiency on multiple product lines with minimal guidance and supervision
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery
• Installs, creates machine archives, repairs electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment such as transformers and wiring
• Installs and repairs hydraulic, coolant or pneumatic systems that are associated with the machine
• Returns all remaining parts with the correct paperwork and correct packaging to the Company’s office
• Submits all service paperwork and expenses weekly, and on time. Updates IUS team with daily updates
• Maintains a neatly organized, clean and safe work area
• Adheres to all customer and Index specified safety requirements
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and integrity while working on the customer site or in the office

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility according to the requirements of INDEX Corporation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Company-related Competencies
  • Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
  • Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
  • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
  • Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
  • Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Job-related Competencies
  • Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures
  • Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
  • Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
  • Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in electronics, hydraulics, or other mechanical-related field; and two year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment where field service skills were essential to the overall operations of the organization is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe. Ability to operate a printer, copy machine, scanner and other office equipment is desired. Employee must have the ability to adapt and conform to shifting priorities and demands and execute accordingly. In addition, this position requires an understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles and practices, while paying close attention to detail is essential.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A strong knowledge of the Company’s products and services is required. This position requires both domestic and international travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently will stand; and walk. The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without an assistive device.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The normal office hours at INDEX Corporation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, employees in this position may be required to work additional hours to meet the demands of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.