Houston ,TX Bench Technician I

Scientific Games, LLC; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games, LLC is seeking a Bench Technician 1 in Odessa, TX to repair Lottery terminals and peripherals and provide field support. The role includes assisting with shipping, inventory control, and data entry for repairs, with emphasis on reliability and timely upgrades.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or 1–3 years of related experience, be able to lift up to 100 lbs, and work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays. A positive, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work all shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Repair lottery terminals and peripherals under supervision.
• Provide technical assistance via phone and on-site.
• Enter repair data daily into Bench Repair database.
• Assist with shipping defective boards and parts.
• Maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Windows navigation

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree

High school diploma

Tools

Bench repair tools

Inventory software

Windows OS

Job description

Scientific Games: Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

The Bench Technician 1 is responsible for the repair of the Lottery terminals and their associated peripherals. The position provides technician support to the field, emergency field support with service calls, assisting with shipping and receiving, and providing parts inventory control to the site in which they work.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Performs repair functions associated with the Lottery terminal and all associated peripherals under direct supervision.
• Provide technical assistance via phone and on-site support.
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment repaired at bench is reliable and all updagrades (ECO's) are completed.
• Ensures that the field personnel is inventoried with an adequate terminal level.
• Ships defective boards, sub assemblies, and any other equipment in a timely manner.
• Ability to compile and analyze statistical information relating to field service efficiency.
• Assists in escalated situations where additional staffing is required in the field to help with service calls, bench repair, or special events.
• Provides inventory control of all terminal, peripheral, communications parts and consumables Enters all repair data into Bench Repair database daily or as needed.
• Maintains an acceptable level of customer service.
• Helps to develop the diagnosing and repair capabilities of the field staff Performs routine maintenance on company vehicle.
• Maintains an acceptable driving record in accordance with the motor vehicle policy.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements/Skills & Abilities

An Associate's Degree in related field or 1-3 years of equivalent experience. Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel. Ability to work all shifts. Ability to work overtime. Ability to work holidays and weekends. Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs. Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy equipment in excess of 500 pounds. Ability to climb onto or off a ladder. Intermediate computer software and hardware technologies. Must be able to navigate through Windows. Ability to quickly learn and understand new technologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Level Description

Accountable for all or significant portion of a function.

Qualifications Education

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, "SG") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Relentless innovation. Legendary performance. And unwavering security. All built on a foundation of trusted partnerships. This is what it takes to be a global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology. And to propel the industry ever forward. At Scientific Games, we elevate play every day. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we care about the details that drive profits for lottery beneficiary programs. We know what people like to play today. And with the power of data analytics, we can predict what they'll want to play tomorrow. We're always thinking about the player experience. Because it's not just a game. It's an instant of optimistic fun. But the best part? We're just getting started. iLottery and sports betting are the new frontier in play. And Scientific Games is the partner of choice for these growing markets. Because when it comes to digital, trust is everything. The lottery experience is always one of excitement. But we're endlessly innovating, always evolving and firmly committed to responsible gaming. So that the future of lottery funding shines bright. It's a future of stability and inspiration. The strength of security paired with the thrill of the new. It's the future of Scientific Games. The driver of today's favorite lottery games and most advanced technologies, and sustainability for tomorrow. And it all starts now.