Field Service Technician - Macon, GA

SunSource; Akins (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading process equipment firm seeks a Field Service Technician for the Macon, GA area. This full-time position involves commissioning and repairing various industrial equipment, requiring strong technical skills and customer service focus. The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and is proficient in applicable technologies. The role includes significant travel and overtime, offering a dynamic work environment. Company vehicle and tools provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proficient with instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts relevant to technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Commission and calibrate industrial process equipment at customer sites.
• Repair instrumentation and equipment as per manufacturers’ procedures.
• Train customers on the proper use and maintenance of instrumentation.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Problem Solving/Analysis

Customer/Client Focus

Initiative

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Programmable logic controls

Microsoft Windows components

Multimeter

Voltmeter

Job description

Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions for the industrial, commercial and municipal markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Carotek represents over 85 manufacturers as their process equipment distributor, representative, and repair center for pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, IIoT, steam, hydronics and municipal products. www.carotek.com

Field Service Technician - Macon, GA

We are looking for an energetic, self-driven, customer service focused individual to join our established field service team based in the Macon, GA area. The role involves commissioning, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of industrial process equipment at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, chart recorders, controllers and valves to meet customer requirements.
• Visually inspecting, testing and recommending changes to ensure required installation meets manufacturers’ standards for operation.
• Observing processes, applying and developing tests and procedures to detect proper or malfunctioning operation of equipment, preparing reports and discussing findings with customer or sales representative, making changes or adjustments to improve operation or offering a course of action to resolve problems.
• Dismantling defective instrumentation and equipment and replacing with new or repaired parts per the manufacturers’ procedures.
• Assembling, repairing and/or replacing related instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Directing installers on the proper placement of equipment according to drawings and equipment manufacturers’ recommendation.
• Advising customer of proper installation requirements.
• Conferring with other Field Service Technicians, manufacturers representatives and customers to diagnose instrumentation and equipment malfunctions and provide technical solutions to resolve complex instrumentation and equipment requirements.
• Training customer’s representative(s) on the proper use, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and prepare related materials for spare parts.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Initiative

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical field (preferably Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering Technology) or four plus years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with programmable logic controls, input/output, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, AC/DC, instrumentation, etc.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, networking, database management and Microsoft Windows components.
• ISO 17025 Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to convert standard measurement to metric, calculate measurements of gas, temperature, balance air or water flow, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock risk, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, cold, vibration and loud noise. Hands regularly used to handle or manipulate parts, hand tools, impact wrenches, multimeter, voltmeter and office equipment; may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This is a full-time position. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role regularly requires overtime hours and weekend work as job duties demand. Must be available for assignment on short notice. Travel is up to 75% of the time and primarily local during the business day, occasional travel including overnight stays and weekends. The position will primarily serve the Macon region but may involve travel to SC, VA, TN, or GA. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Company vehicle and tools provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. This employer uses E-Verify.

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