Field Service Technician 4

Kion Group AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic Corporation is seeking a Regional Field Service Technician 4 with a controls focus to service and maintain installed Dematic systems across North America. The role travels 100% and requires readiness for short-notice trips, including weekends and holidays.

Under Field Service Manager supervision, you will train customers, perform installations on PLCs and sensors, and uphold customer goodwill by ensuring maximum system availability and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate’s degree in a mechanical, electrical, or technician program; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum two years troubleshooting electromechanical equipment with material handling systems.
• Ability to travel 80%+ and work off-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participates in semi-complex equipment trial runs, repairs and overhauls.
• Performs installations/adjustments on PLCs and sensors using various control software.
• Maintains documentation of inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Responds to semi-complex service calls and analyzes performance data.

Skills

Electromechanical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Travel readiness

Customer service

Education

Trade school or associate degree in mechanical/electrical tech

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Control software

PC hardware/software basics

Job description

Dematic Corporation is now hiring a Regional Field Service Technician 4 with a controls focus. Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, this position provides service and repair and service and maintenance training for installed Dematic systems and equipment. As the Dematic representative in the Customer's facility, this position is heavily responsible for maintaining customer goodwill toward Dematic. The primary objective is to ensure that Dematic systems have the greatest availability possible for customer use and that customers are satisfied with their Dematic system and equipment. This role can be based anywhere throughout North America, preferably by an airport for travel. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required. This role will be 100% travel.We offer:Career DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsPay TransparencyGlobal OpportunitiesLearn More Here : Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at DematicDematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $38 to $42.50 an hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.Tasks and Qualifications:What You Will Do In This Role:Participates in semi-complex equipment trial runs, investigative tests, repairs and overhauls.Participates in training customers on semi-complex products and services.Perform installation/adjustments on PLCs, sensors, etc. using controls software from various vendorsPerforms semi-complex maintenance on tools, test equipment, etc., and maintains documents of all inspections, maintenance and repair work, and failures.Participates in responding to semi-complex service calls.Participates in the assessment of semi-complex product/equipment performance based on field support data and recommends modifications or improvements.Performs semi-complex work within technical or paraprofessional area.Effectively identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.Refers complex, unusual problems to others.What We Are Looking For:Trade school graduate or two-year associate’s degree in a mechanical, electrical, or mechanical technician program. Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.Two years (minimum) experience in troubleshooting electromechanical and/or mechanical equipment. The successful candidate must have some work experience with material handling equipment. Service experience withAutomatic Guided Vehicles (AGV), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), or conveyors is highly prized.Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend more than 80% of the time traveling. May be continuously away from home for as long as a month (offer travel expenses).Must be willing to be available during off hours and travel accordingly.Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.Must be able to act calmly in stressful situations.Must be able to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.Must have knowledge in the use of personal computers for word processing, database functions and communications. Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.Working experience with troubleshooting Programable Logistic Controllers (PLC) is required.Able to lift and move material up to 50 pounds eachRegular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the headOccasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 poundsAble to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitationWorking conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours, and wet or uneven surfaces