Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Technician

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, is hiring a Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Technician to support troubleshooting and repair of conveyor equipment at customer sites across the United States.

You will work with field service teams, read electrical drawings, service control panels, and travel up to 60% with long trips, weekends, and holidays as needed. A high school diploma and 2+ years in industrial tech are required, along with a valid driver’s license and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 2 years as Mechanical or Electrical Technician in an industrial environment.
• Ability to understand and work from mechanical drawings; PLCs knowledge a plus.
• Strong self-learning and ability to read manuals to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical control systems and equipment.
• Travel to customer sites across the United States up to 60%.
• Lead training, troubleshooting, and repairs with customers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering for factory acceptance tests.
• Lift up to 40 lbs and climb ladders; work weekends/holidays as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical controls knowledge

PLC familiarity

Reading drawings

Electrical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Control panels

Motors and drives

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, LLC, the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Mechanical/ Electrical Field Service Technician. This individual will work with our field service teams to assist with the troubleshooting and repair of our products at customer locations throughout the United States. The individual will have strong mechanical aptitude with industrial electrical controls experience, including knowledge of control panels and control panel/ field components. This individual will also provide design and assembly support for industrial conveyor equipment, as available.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/ electrical control systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical subcontractors engaged by Intralox for installation of equipment at customer facilities.
• Lead training, troubleshooting, and repair/ adjustment of mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Work with Test Engineering Group and perform factory acceptance tests of finished equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, work weekends, holidays and overtime when required, some trips are up to 2-3 weeks long.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and climb ladders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 2 years experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Technician in an industrial environment with automated production equipment.
• Ability to understand and work from mechanical drawings.
• Electrical drawing schematic reading is a plus.
• Ability to independently install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical/ electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s manuals to “self-teach” new technology.
• Basic mechanical expertise, advanced skills desired.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills with engineering groups, customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of electrical panels, motors, drives, networks, and PLCs.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting and good analytical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, work weekends, holidays and overtime when required, some trips are up to 2-3 weeks long.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and climb ladders.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• A valid driver's license.