Industrial Field Service Technician

Fuchs-Lubricants-2; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS is seeking an Industrial Field Service Technician to join our team in the US. The role reports to the Sales Director and involves maintenance, on-site testing, and field trials at customer sites, with travel across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi.

We require a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel regularly. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience with mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel regionally and handle unanticipated situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance at existing customer sites.
• Pull samples from existing systems for testing.
• Conduct on-site testing of systems and collect data.
• Complete technical service requests and log sheets.
• Submit samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• Prepare and complete service reports after visits.
• Troubleshoot problems at customer sites and document findings.
• Evaluate product conditions within customer systems and investigate equipment performance.
• Coordinate and execute field trials at new or existing customers.
• Prepare trial materials, ensure supplies are preordered, and monitor parameters.
• Travel regionally to Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi with overnight stays.
• Collaborate with regional sales personnel to support customer needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

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FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business.

Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as:

Industrial Field Service Technician

Location: US, 35201

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary Range:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

The Field Service Technician will report to the Sales Director and will assist sales in the routine maintenance of existing customers, the troubleshooting of problems at existing customer sites, and the execution of field trials at new or existing customers. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Routine maintenance at existing customers
• Pulling samples fromexisting systems
• On-site testing of systems
• Completion of technical service requests and log sheets
• Submission of samples tothe laboratory
• Completion of service reports
• Trouble shooting of problems at existing customers
• Evaluating the conditionsof products in the system
• Investigating thecustomer's equipment as it relates to product performance
• Execution of field trials at new or existing customers
• Trial preparation to include cleaning of systems, insuring proper supplies are preordered and available, etc.
• Installation and monitoring of trial materials
• Ensuring trial parametersare controlled and documented
• Collection of pertinent data during the trial and writing trial reports
• Travel
  • This position requires regular regional travel throughout Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi, including approximately six overnight stays per month. Travel will primarily involve customer site visits, field service activities, and collaboration with regional sales personnel.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor‘s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience demonstrating a high aptitude of mechanical ability and interested in a sales or technical career opportunity at FUCHS.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a high degree of problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to travel on short notice and handle unanticipated situations.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and self-motivation are essential.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions?Jordan Hallow ([e-mail]) will be more than happy to answer them!

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!
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