Installation Apprentice Technician

Arbon Equipment Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company/PR

Paid holidays and vacation

Profit sharing

Job summary

Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, is hiring a Field Service Technician to install, inspect, service, and repair equipment at customer sites. You’ll work with senior technicians and be trained in our policies while ensuring safety and reliability in the field.

You will develop technical skills across product lines, handle paperwork accurately, and maintain strong customer relations to support Rite-Hite’s standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior mechanical, electrical or welding experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills and product knowledge while following policies.
• Complete tasks timely, under guidance.
• Maintain good customer relations and safety compliance.
• Assist in installation, inspection, service, and repair of equipment in the field.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, welders, torches, and hand tools as needed.
• Complete paperwork: service tickets, time sheets, and safety forms.
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize customer satisfaction.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT medical exam

Blueprints & schematics

Reporting & paperwork

Customer service

Math & measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you’re not just selling or servicing equipment – you’re building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite’s global innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop technical skills, knowledge of supported product lines, and proficiency in following our policies and procedures.
• Timely and proper completion of assigned tasks, either individually or under the guidance of a senior Technician.
• Develop and maintain good customer relations in a manner that exemplifies Rite-Hite's image and commitment to customer service.
• Compliance with all company policies and safety guidelines.
• Assist in the installation, inspection, service, and repair of equipment in the field under the direction of a senior Installation Technician.
• Comfortable working at heights in various weather conditions.
• May also be assigned to performance planned maintenance and other uninvolved tasks.
• Complete all required training classes and modules to demonstrate proficiency and understanding.
• Using the handheld devices (or paper backup forms if needed) accurately complete all necessary paperwork associated with field service, repair and installation including service tickets, time sheets, open job tracking form and safety analysis sheets.
• Maintain compliance with operation and communication standards as per the Field Technician Handbook.
• This position requires the operation of truck-based cranes, forklifts, welders, torches, and power and hand tools.
• Follow all company and customer safety requirements.
• Follow all customer-specific requirements, policies, and directions on their work sites.
• Work closely with all other departments in the company, communicating and coordinating activities to efficiently maximize customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The successful individual will possess:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior mechanical, electrical or welding experience helpful but not required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENT

The ideal individual will demonstrate:

• Service Technicians must have a valid drivers license
• Passing DOT medical exam
• Applicable driver qualification standards at all times.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints & schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will not have supervisory responsibilities.

What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment – A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
• Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

About Rite-Hite

Rite-Hite is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls, and more – all designed to improve safety, security, productivity, energy savings, and environmental control.

Watch Rite-Hite’s Always Looking Ahead video below to learn more.