Field Service Technician - Macon, GA

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

Job summary

A leading industrial service provider is seeking a Field Service Technician to handle commissioning, calibration, and repairs of a variety of instrumentation. The role requires an associate's degree or equivalent experience, with proficiency in technical troubleshooting. Candidates should be customer service-oriented as travel accounts for up to 75% of the time. Work is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with potential for overtime, and a company vehicle is provided. The position is based in Augusta, GA.

Qualifications

• Proficient with input/output, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, AC/DC, instrumentation.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and convert measurements.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing industrial process equipment.
• Training customer representatives on proper use of instrumentation.
• Consulting with other technicians to diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Technical capacity

Problem solving/analysis

Customer/client focus

Initiative

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Programmable logic controllers

Multimeter

Voltmeter

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Looking for a position where you are responsible for commissioning, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of industrial process equipment at our customers’ industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical and municipal sites? We’re looking for an energetic, self‑driven, customer service focused individual to join our established field service team. You will serve the Macon, GA and surrounding area. After training, you will travel directly from your home to the customer in a company‑supplied truck.

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 manufacturer’s 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 customers or sales representatives, 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 manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assembling, repairing and/or replacing related instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Directing installers on the proper placement of equipment according to drawings and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Advising customers of proper installation requirements.
• Consulting 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 representatives on the proper use, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and preparing 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 or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient with programmable logic controllers, 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 such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to convert standard measurements to metric and 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, and risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat, cold and vibration. The noise level may be very loud.

Regular use of hands to handle or manipulate parts, hand tools, impact wrenches, multimeter, voltmeter, etc., and to operate office equipment. May regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This is a full‑time position. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position regularly requires overtime hours and weekend work as duties demand. Must be available for assignment on short notice. Travel is up to 75% of the time and primarily local during business days; occasional travel, including overnight stays and weekends, may be required. Ability to transport oneself to various facility sites as required. Company vehicle and tools provided. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

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.