Field Service Technician – Installation and Commissioning

Premier Tech; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(K) retirement plan with company match

Skills development through University of Premier Tech

Job summary

Premier Tech is looking for a Field Service Technician for its Montgomery, Alabama facility. In this role, you will install and commission industrial packaging equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. You will also train customers on equipment operation and adapt to various work schedules, including potential night and weekend shifts.

Candidates should possess relevant technical degrees, strong communication skills, and be proficient in PLC troubleshooting. The position offers benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Capacity to interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and robotic automation.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours per day as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety on job sites.
• Install and commission packaging equipment.
• Train customers on equipment operation.
• Submit daily activity reports accurately.

Skills

Safety proficiency

Communication skills

Teaching skills

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Two-year technical or four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

FANUC Robotics

Job description

Field Service Technician – Installation and Commissioning

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

PremierTech Systems and Automation is a leading provider of manufacturing automation solutions. Join our skilled Installation and Commissioning team at our Montgomery, AL facility.

What We Offer

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans – available day one
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Team member and family assistance program
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform

Your Future Role

• Promote health and safety to mitigate risks and safety issues
• Take part in the start-up of industrial packaging equipment
• Perform tests and verify that our machinery is functioning properly
• Install equipment at customers’ locations
• Train customers on the proper operation of the equipment
• Facilitate a harmonious relationship with customers and team members in cross‑functional teams
• Submit daily reports on activity, timesheet and expenses reports, and book travels in a timely manner
• Adapt to a changing travel and work schedule
• Work up to 12 hours per day, possibly nights and weekends as per customer request

Technical Skills

• Mechatronic and electro‑mechanic
• Robotics – FANUC or similar preferred
• Controls – VFD, PLCs, HMI, Allen Bradley or similar
• Electrical – high and low voltage
• Mechanical

Required Skills

• High safety proficiency
• Two‑year technical or four‑year college degree in a related technical field
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic schematics
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs and robotic automation
• PLC troubleshooting experience, i.e., the ability to upload and download – an asset
• Teaching skills
• Great communication and training skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Keywords

Travel, PLCs, automation, packaging equipment, robotics, manufacturing, customer service