Field Service Tech Trainee - Pittsburgh, PA

Mitutoyo America Corporation in; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

PTO and Holidays

Year-end Shutdown

STD

LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Recognition

Vacation House in Florida

Job summary

Mitutoyo America Corporation in Pittsburgh is seeking a Field Service Tech Trainee to install, calibrate and repair precision measuring machines at customer sites. The role involves extensive travel and a structured training path toward a Field Service Technician title.

You will train for the next job offer, undergo an internal audit, and, upon success, be placed onsite to perform duties of a Field Service Technician. A full-time schedule applies with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to four years of college.
• Two years' experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate and repair precision measuring equipment at customer sites.
• Travel within 450 miles from home and up to 100% travel M-F overnight stays.
• Complete 3–6 month training period for Field Service Technician progression.
• Maintain schedules, submit paperwork and reports weekly.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical

Working with hands

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Field Service Tech Trainee - Pittsburgh, PA (Maintenance)

Position Summary

Perform duties to install and calibrate Coordinate Measuring Machines, Form Products and Quick Vision Systems as assigned. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair assigned products. During training period, the trainee will be trained for the next job offer “Field Service Technician”. After successful training, trainee will be given 3 chances to pass the internal audit. After passing the audit, trainee will be placed onsite by himself to perform the duties of Field Service Technician. If both the audit and the onsite performance meet the expectation, then trainee will be transferred as Field Service Technician under the appropriate zone.

What You’ll Do

• This position installs, calibrates and repairs precision measuring equipment at customer sites.
• The travel is within 450 miles from your home.
• Sometimes you are required to take a plane.
• 100% travel M-F overnight stays
• 63k-68k plus $700 month car allowance and reimbursed gas
• Must have reliable vehicle
• Room for growth FST 1, 2, 3 and senior
• 3-6 month training program (home on weekends)

Skills You Need

• Mechanical/Electrical
• Working with your hands
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting

Why choose Mitutoyo?

Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the‑art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full‑line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary package
• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
• Shut down period at the end of the year
• STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Recognition
• Company Vacation House in Florida

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Perform installations, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of assigned product group(s).
• Promote the sale of customer service agreements as appropriate.
• Maintain daily contact with headquarters as per Mitutoyo America Corporation Field Service (MACFS) standard operating procedures (SOP), including daily check of schedule, reporting start/stop times, etc.
• Maintain contact with customers in accordance with jobs as scheduled per MACFS SOP.
• Train end users in proper preventive maintenance procedures for equipment as required.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork weekly; this shall include work orders, calibration reports, time/activity reports, expense reports and any other paperwork, as required.
• Email all completed work orders, calibration data to MACFS within 24-72 hours of completion of job assignment.
• Maintain equipment and ensure that it is in good working condition as per MACFS procedures, ensure calibration standards have up to date calibration certificates and stickers showing calibration due dates per accredited procedures. Perform interim checks as required and forward to the office monthly.
• Maintain good customer relations informing management of any potential problems relating to customer complaints, software or hardware problems.
• Perform job in accordance with MACFS quality management system as instructed by management to sure integrity, competence, confidentiality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain an up to date parts inventory by properly charging for parts on work orders as required, and the prompt return of unused and defective parts that are under warranty, including the proper paperwork describing part status, in a timely manner.
• Must conform with all compliance issues related to calibration as instructed by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Manufacturing Environment. Quality Room Environment.

Physical Demands

The person in this position needs to lift, move and carry up to 50 lbs. This position requires bending, squatting, and reaching.

Additional Requirements

Valid Driver's License. Must be a US Person (LPA or US Citizen)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position.

Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Travel

Up to 100% travel. Up to 8 hours daily driving. Due to the travel requirements of this position, candidates must be able to independently secure and utilize business travel accommodations, including rental vehicles.

Required Education and Experience

Education equivalent to four years of college. Two years' experience.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reports to

Field Service Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability & Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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