Senior Equipment Technician - Coffee & Beverage Systems

Melitta North America; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melitta North America in Clearwater, FL is seeking an In-House Equipment Technician to prepare, modify, program, test, troubleshoot, and repair commercial coffee equipment. This role supports the Technical Support Team and Field Service Technicians to ensure equipment is ready for customers, demonstrations, trade shows, evaluations, and field testing.

The candidate will diagnose technical issues, repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, maintain records, and manage lab inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Field Service Technician or in a similar mechanical, electrical, or electronic position.
• Completion of a two-year technical or trade school program or equivalent training.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform occasional team lifts.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Test and program new equipment.
• Prepare equipment for new customers, demonstrations, trade shows, evaluations, and field testing.
• Modify equipment based on customer, operational, or demonstration requirements.
• Accurately diagnose technical problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• Evaluate and repair returned equipment.
• Identify defective parts and report findings to the department manager.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Enter technical information into internal network drives and update equipment status.
• Maintain parts stock and laboratory inventory.
• Keep the equipment lab clean, safe, and orderly.
• Assist warehouse personnel with identifying parts for Field Service Technicians.
• Provide technical assistance to the Technical Support Team and Field Service Technicians.
• Evaluate taste, quality, and appearance of finished beverages (lattes, cappuccinos, etc.).
• Develop and maintain understanding of how equipment components interact.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

Two-year technical or trade school

On-the-job training / apprenticeship equivalence

Tools

Multimeters

Testing instruments

Hand tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Melitta North America in Clearwater, FL is seeking an In-House Equipment Technician to prepare, modify, program, test, troubleshoot, and repair commercial coffee equipment. This role supports the Technical Support Team and Field Service Technicians to ensure equipment is ready for customers, demonstrations, trade shows, evaluations, and field testing.

The candidate will diagnose technical issues, repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, maintain records, and manage lab inventory.