Field Service Technician

Wgnstar; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

WGNSTAR, an ABM company with a global footprint, is seeking a hands-on technician in Sparks, NV. This full-time role focuses on PLC-based automated equipment and requires practical electrical diagnostic skills and a teamwork mindset to support operations and maintenance teams.

You will perform routine installations and maintenance, read electrical schematics, troubleshoot hardware and software, and keep accurate records.

Qualifications

• Technical or military certification preferred; no degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience with electrical diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a compressed work week.
• Comfort working at heights and using PPE.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve PLC-related issues with operations.
• Perform routine installations and maintenance on products.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software and analyze logs.
• Prepare paperwork and reports for Installation Site Manager.
• Attend daily field meetings and contribute technical solutions.
• Maintain records of work and safety compliance.

Skills

PLC systems troubleshooting

Team player

Read electrical schematics

Flexible schedule

Work at heights

Education

Technical School or Military Certification

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Oscilloscope

MS Office / Windows

Job description

WGNSTAR, an ABM company, is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule:

M-F (7:00am-4:00pm) 1hr lunch

Pay Rate:

$26-$29/hr

Location:

Sparks, NV

Position Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and resolve PLC-related issues.
• Perform routine installations and/or maintenance on assigned products. Perform log analysis of system errors during Qualification and test.
• Assist on-the-job training to the internal technician in routine operation, installation, and troubleshooting of assigned products. Effectively troubleshoot issues for both hardware and software.
• Professionally interact with and understand technical information from the internal team and multi-national and multi-language teams.
• Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork and Status Reporting with supervision.Input data to the QA / QC check sheet, create a report, and submit it to the Installation Site Manager.
• Attend daily field meetings. Work with minimum supervision, as needed, and recommend technical solutions/resolutions to engineering groups.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements. Make continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities.Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines.
• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees', wearing PPE is a requirement and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, and a hard hat.

Requirements:

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems to ensure efficient operation of automated equipment.
• Technical School or Military Certification is preferred. No degree required.
• 1 -2 yearsofknowledge of electrical diagnostic instruments and shop/hand tools. Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints and diagnose/troubleshoot electromechanical devices.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player. Flexibleand willing to work a compressed work week. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work with heights(Ladder, Scissor lift, Etc.)
• Working knowledge of Digital Voltmeter and Oscilloscope functionality. PC skills (MS Office, Excel, Windows)

Physical Effort/Activities:

May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able tobend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits:

Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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