Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Technician - West Coast

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Technician to support West Coast customers. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical control systems on industrial conveyor equipment, with emphasis on panel knowledge and field components.

Travel up to 60% is required; candidates should read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, operate with strong communication, and work with engineering teams to install and commission equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial electrical controls

Control panels

PLCs

Electrical drawings

MS Office

English communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500 Rockwell

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Allen Bradley Powerflex Drives

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 - West Coast. 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. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset. This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) due to the customer worksite requirements.

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.

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of or prior work with industrial conveyor systems
• Adeptness with RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500 Rockwell, with Siemens Step 7, and/or TIA Portal
• Experience with the Installation & Programming of Allen Bradley Powerflex Drives
• Experience with bar code scanners and cameras are a plus.