Sr Field Service Technician

Motion; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Motion is looking for a skilled Field Service Technician to provide top-notch mechanical services in Birmingham, Alabama. Responsibilities include on-site installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs of conveyor systems.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with some experience, be able to work effectively with customers, and be willing to drive company vehicles. Benefits include healthcare options, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a technical degree and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience.
• Willingness and ability to drive company vehicles in alignment with Company policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site belt installation, splicing, and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose problems with equipment and recommend repairs.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.

Skills

Ability to read measuring instruments

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate shop equipment safely

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Hand power tools

Forklifts

Job description

Summary

MI Conveyance Solutions Field Service Technicians provide the highest levels of mechanical service to meet the needs of our customers. Whether repairing and installing conveyor belts or repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment, we cater to the needs of our customers to keep their industry in motion.

Job Duties

• Perform on-site belt installation, splicing, and preventative maintenance and occasional call outs for emergency repairs.
• Fabricate lightweight and/or heavyweight belts in shop.
• Perform rigging to facilitate the lifting of belt rolls, presses and tooling on and off conveyor systems.
• Perform basic millwright tasks such as torch heating and cutting, removal and installation of conveyor components such as bearings, idlers, pulleys, gearboxes, and motors.
• Serve as customer contact on technical and service‑related issues.
• Work under direct supervision and follow detailed guidelines to work on moderately complex repairs and installations.
• Work in a safe, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ensure that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies, and Motion’s safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the installation, diagnostics, repair and support for equipment that is installed and operating at customer sites.
• Diagnose problems with equipment, assess the extent of the problem, document findings, and make decisions to repair and/or replace parts.
• Keep customers informed of the nature of service provided or outstanding issues and recommend system enhancements, upgrades, or repairs.
• Provide technical support and training to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment.
• Communicate technical information to technical and non‑technical stakeholders and meet customers daily or as required to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Perform on‑site services for new and existing clients, which may include on‑site emergency repairs, equipment servicing and equipment upgrades on a 24/7 on‑call basis.
• Willingness and ability to drive company vehicles in alignment with Company policy required within one year of start date; DOT preferred. Must be in alignment with company drug‑free workplace and other required customer regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a technical degree and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read measuring instruments and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
• Ability to operate (be trained to operate) manlifts, forklifts, hand power tools, and shop equipment safely.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
• Willingness and ability to drive company vehicles in alignment with Company policy required within one year of start date; DoT preferred. Must be in alignment with company drug‑free workplace and other required customer regulatory requirements.

Physical Demands

• Push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds.
• Lift bulky objects.
• Neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach & lift, ladder climb, and carrying/crawling.
• Working at heights from manlifts, platforms and elevated walkways may be required.
• Requires wearing safety equipment and safety harness.
• Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

Benefits

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.