Service Manager

Timken Company; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Benefits start on first day

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Timken Company is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead a team of technicians and analysts, ensuring top‑tier service for heavy machinery in construction and mining sectors.

You will oversee troubleshooting, diagnosis, repairs, and remanufacturing processes, while driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction through strategic service leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sales is required.
• Minimum 3 years' hands‑on field service or maintenance with gearboxes, clutches, crushers, grinders or heavy rotating equipment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Sales or Engineering management, or 7 years' experience in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Service Technicians and Service Analysts.
• Train customers in use and design of PT Tech products and provide high‑quality customer service.
• Inspect parts, diagnose hydraulic and electrical systems, and identify root causes of failures.
• Order parts, perform repairs, and restore equipment to optimal function within task parameters.
• Document repairs, inspections, and parts orders; ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversee strategic direction of PT Tech’s support, rebuild processes, and growth.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Technical reporting

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sales

7+ years in Engineering or 5+ years in Sales/Management

Tools

HYDAC diagnostics

PT Tech products software/firmware

Job description

What Timken Makes Possible Begins With You.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Job Title

Service Manager

Location

PT Tech by Timken - Wadsworth, OH (on-site)

Employment type

Full-time, Exempt (salary)

Pay

Starting pay based on experience and education level; range starts at $88,000

About PT Tech

PT Tech, a subsidiary of Timken, is a leader in heavy-duty power transmission solutions, specializing in engineered gearboxes, clutches, and rugged crushing and grinding equipment for aggregates, mining, recycling, and industrial processing. We deliver durable, reliable products and on-site services that keep mission-critical plants running and maximize equipment uptime and throughput.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Benefits start on first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation
• Paid parental leave at one year of service
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Position Summary

PT Tech is seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager to provide exceptional product support, training, and issue resolution. This individual will play a key role in overseeing the troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of hydraulic and electrical circuits, components, and systems for heavy construction, mining, and forestry equipment. Additionally, the Service Manager will be responsible for the strategic vision of PT Tech's remanufacturing processes, customer support, and driving revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Team Management
  • Coordinate and manage a team of Service Technicians and Service Analysts
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high levels of performance and customer satisfaction
• Customer Support & Training
  • Train customers in the use and design of PT Tech products
  • Provide superior customer service through phone, email, and site visits, answering questions thoroughly and professionally
• Inspection & Diagnosis
  • Perform inspections of parts, components, systems, and machines to identify operational discrepancies
  • Conduct thorough troubleshooting of hydraulic and electrical circuits and diagnose the root cause of failure
• Corrective Actions & Repairs:
  • Determine and implement corrective actions based on failed part inspections
  • Order necessary replacement parts and services in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Perform repairs or part replacements to restore optimal function within established task parameters
  • Ensure repairs maintain or improve machine performance and appearance
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Complete necessary documentation for repairs, inspections, and parts orders in a timely and organized manner
  • Follow up on completed tasks to ensure customer satisfaction
• Strategic Vision & Growth
  • Oversee the strategic direction of PT Tech’s support, RX and rebuild processes, with a focus on customer satisfaction
  • Supervise global service teams and/or Timken Service Engineers
• Technical Expertise
  • Troubleshoot hydraulic systems and conduct HYDAC diagnostics
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with 12v and 24v electrical circuits
  • Troubleshoot and upgrade software and firmware on PT Tech products

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sales
• Minimum 3 years' hands‑on field service or maintenance experience with gearboxes, clutches, crushers, grinders, or heavy rotating equipment
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Sales or Engineering management, or 7 years' experience in Engineering
• Strong mechanical skills: disassembly/assembly, bearings, seals, couplings, shaft inspection, and basic machining/fabrication
• Experience with condition monitoring: vibration analysis, oil analysis interpretation, and infrared thermography
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently and work extended onsite assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and customer interaction
• Able to work independently in remote or difficult environments and manage multiple priorities onsite
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces and outdoors

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in vibration analysis (ISO categories), fluid analysis, or thermography
• Experience with laser shaft alignment tools, dynamic balancing equipment, borescope inspection, and field machining
• Experience preparing service estimates, scope-of-work documents, and aftermarket sales support
• Experience working in mining, aggregates, recycling, or heavy industrial environments

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.