Tech Service Specialist V (50949)

Lincoln Ovens; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-the-job training

Job summary

Lincoln Ovens in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to provide advanced technical support for customers, service technicians, and sales teams. You will troubleshoot equipment issues and support field operations to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5–10 years of technical service experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics. This on-site position includes an on-call rotation and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant technical service or field experience.
• Hands-on experience in equipment repair and maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support via phone, email, and on-site when needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment service and repair issues.
• Support installation, maintenance, and repair of Lincoln ovens.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Manage customer escalations and coordinate with internal partners.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Reading wiring diagrams/schematics

Microsoft Office

Customer communication

Wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

CFESA certification

Job description

Overview

We are Lincoln! We design, manufacture, and supply high- performance conveyor ovens for high-volume operations in the global commercial foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We won together as one team.

The Technical Service Specialist provides advanced technical support for customers, service technicians, sales teams, and service partners. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving equipment service issues, supporting field operations, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. This position works closely with Technical Service leadership, Engineering, Sales, and third-party partners to diagnose issues, provide solutions, and continuously improve service delivery and equipment performance.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Technical Service, this position is based in Fort Wayne, IN.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virgina, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support & Field Service
• Provide technical assistance via phone, email, and occasional onsite support to service technicians, agencies, sales, and customers.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment service and repair issues.
• Support installation, maintenance, and repair of Lincoln product lines.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Customer & Escalation Management
• Resolve escalated service issues, including those from national and chain accounts.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of customer concerns.
• Support issue ownership through resolution, coordinating with internal and external partners.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with Technical Service leadership, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service teams.
• Provide feedback on product performance and field serviceability.
• Support ongoing improvements to service processes and tools.

Training & Knowledge Development

• Continuously expand knowledge of product lines, service tools, and troubleshooting practices.
• Support use of training materials and technical documentation to enhance service effectiveness.

On-Call & Service Support

• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours, weekends, and holiday support.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred
• 5–10 years of relevant technical service or field experience
• Hands-on experience in equipment repair and maintenance required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Strong decision-making and time management skills
• CFESA certification or equivalent experience preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with extensive phone and computer use
• Participation in on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Occasional travel (approximately 10%)
• Frequent sitting, typing, and screen use
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Our Benefits

We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…
• Lincoln, a Welbilt brand, uses the latest advancement in air impingement technology for rapid heating, cooking, baking, and crisping of a wide range of meals. Lincoln’s versatile and specially designed conveyor ovens all share the same essence of efficiency, backed with an industrial foundation and incomparable integrity. Lincoln Ovens are produced and sold world-wide to foodservice, institutional and various other commercial industries. The Lincoln brand is based at our Shreveport, LA facility and is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Lincoln, visit www.lincolnfp.com. To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.welbilt.us/Careers .

Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.

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