Field Service Technician

BBS Automation North America

Bartlett (IL)

On-site

USD 44,083 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Safe Harbor match

Paid Sick time

Paid Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading automation machinery firm in Illinois seeks a Field Service Technician responsible for servicing equipment at customer locations. The role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and a focus on customer service. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in the machinery field and excellent organizational abilities. Travel may be required for this position, along with a valid driver's license and passport.

Qualifications

A post-secondary diploma or equivalent specializing in mechanical engineering or related fields.
5+ years of service experience in industrial machinery.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform customer training and support via multiple communication channels.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues at customer locations.
Complete detailed service reports and ensure customer sign-off.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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BBS Automation North America provided pay range

This range is provided by BBS Automation North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Objective

The role of a Field Service Technician is to be responsible for servicing automation equipment at the customers’ facilities.

The focus will be on

Resolving customer issues
Increasing customer loyalty
Developing new customer relationships
Working to meet the revenue goals of the service department.

When the Field Service Technician is not performing service work in the field, they will be integrated into the assembly group where they will develop a deeper knowledge of BBS custom automated machines. This will enable them to become subject matter experts so they can support our customers throughout the life cycle of their systems.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

Perform customer training and correspond with customers via email, phone, instant messaging/video calls.
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment at the customer’s facility by diagnosing problems and making the necessary adjustments to bring equipment up to the appropriate running status.
Review/suggest additional tools or equipment necessary to better operate or maintain customer equipment.
Make recommendations to repair or replace only items that require repairing or replacing.
Recommended spare parts customers should have on hand.
Complete detailed service report for the services provided daily and submit it to the service manager.
Ensure customer issues have been resolved through follow-up communication and customer sign-off of service report, and/or project/case closure if required.

Travel

Must have a valid driver’s license and a valid passport
Travel to both domestic and international customer locations
Domestic travel up to 3 weeks at a time
International travel up to 5 weeks at a time.
Travel notice can be given in as little as 1 day time.

Organizational Skills

Organize and plan out daily activities for the team members that have been assigned to them.
Provide estimated assembly and build time for each given project (budget and schedule)
Responsible for keeping up with current products and equipment used at BBS Chicago.
Work with the technical writer to provide machine information for the op manual.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Leadership

Experience working independently or as part of a team.
Ability to communicate in a written and verbal manner effectively.
Lead on-site team and liaise with customers and BBS Service Manager.
Strong understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, debugging and building of pneumatic leak test circuits.
Strong background in checking alignment of tooling, functionality and positioning of sensors, and levelling of equipment.
Ability to read drawings, reference manuals and systems instruction guides with no assistance.

Qualifications

Education

A post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate of qualification specializing in mechanical engineering, Tool & Die Maker, Millwright, MTBI, or equivalent. Design experience is an asset.
Exceptions are years of service and background.

Experience

Preferably five years of experience servicing or building industrial machinery in the manufacturing industry.
Takes initiative, innovative, and has a keen attention to detail.
Experience working independently or as part of a team.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
5-10 years’ experience in machine building or equivalent experience.
Journeyman Toolmaker or equivalent skills.
Self-motivated and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Medical Insurance
Company Paid Life, AD&D, STD, LTD,
Vision Insurance
401k plan with Safe Harbor match
Flexible Spending (FSA)
Health Savings Account
Paid Sick time
Paid Vacation time
Paid Holidays

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Manufacturing and Customer Service
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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