Field Service Technician: Installations & Training

Laitram Machinery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, a division of Laitram, LLC, seeks a Field Service Technician to service Gulf Coast accounts from a home-office base, performing field installations, training, and equipment optimization. You will travel to customer sites for installations and upgrades and work closely with engineering to improve performance.

Role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to lead subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience as a mechanical or electrical technician.
• Experience leading mechanical/electrical subcontractors.
• Experience with food processing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and perform mechanical and electrical assembly, installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Lead mechanical and electrical subcontractors engaged by Laitram Machinery.
• Train customers to operate, maintain and optimize equipment performance.
• Plan and perform trials to optimize equipment performance and demonstrate value.
• Provide warranty support by diagnosing failures, ordering parts and performing repairs.
• Provide feedback to Engineering and R&D to improve equipment performance.
• Assist our commercial team in selling the Company’s equipment and services.
• It is essential that this position is performed at the facility.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Field service

Equipment installation

Customer training

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering technology

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Laitram Machinery, a division of Laitram, LLC, seeks a Field Service Technician to service Gulf Coast accounts from a home-office base, performing field installations, training, and equipment optimization. You will travel to customer sites for installations and upgrades and work closely with engineering to improve performance.

Role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to lead subcontractors.