Technical Support Specialist

Elgen Staffing; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A global manufacturer of precision products is seeking an experienced Technical Support Specialist. The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance for CNC machines, resolve customer issues, and maintain technical documentation. The position requires 3-5 years of experience in servicing CNC equipment and a technical degree. The role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience servicing CNC punching, bending or laser cutting equipment.
• Demonstrated experience using electronic and precision mechanical equipment.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally with proper documentation.
• Able to collaborate and resolve difficult customer situations.
• Demonstrated mechanical and creative capabilities.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Office environment, internal network).
• CAD/CAM experience a plus.
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic/precision mechanical equipment.
• Occasional international/domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical problems on CNC machine tools and controls.
• Assist customers and service representatives with technical advice.
• Maintain reference materials at workstation.
• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve software/hardware issues and design clarifications.
• Generate service bulletins advising on procedures and design changes.
• Process spare parts orders and contribute to product improvements.
• Promote strong customer relations through accurate written and verbal communication.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Customer service orientation

Mechanical capabilities

Collaborative problem solving

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

AAS Degree in a technical major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

CAD/CAM

Job description

Our client, a global manufacturer of precision sheet-metal products, has an immediate need for an experienced Technical Support Specialist, to join our winning team in Buffalo.

Our candidate of choice will provide technical and troubleshooting assistance to customers and field service engineers regarding product specific functionality, operational controls and spare parts availability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help resolve technical problems on standard, special, and CNC machine tool products and controls.
• Verbally assist customers and customer service representatives with both electrical and mechanical technical advice obtained from technical manuals, engineering, etc.
• Maintain all reference materials at workstation in a neat and orderly manner to properly support assigned products.
• Work directly with Engineering and advise the department manager of field problems related to software, hardware, support equipment, or problems of a design nature for clarification and resolution.
• Keep abreast of new product development through direct contact with engineering, marketing and the training department.
• Help serve as technical training instructor to regional service groups and customers on new and old equipment.
• Collect data on field failures and consult with manager on difficult problems or unusual situations.
• Write procedures for repair or replacement of components.
• Actively participate in product improvement meetings and recommend design changes or modifications to improve overall product reliability.
• Promote excellent customer relations through courteous, accurate and informative correspondence, both verbal and written.
• Generate service technical bulletins to advise customer service representatives and other qualified parties of procedure, design modifications, or change.
• Process spare parts orders when necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned as necessary.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• AAS Degree in a technical major, preferably in Mechanical or Electronic Technology.
• 3– 5 years experience servicing CNC punching, bending or metal cutting laser equipment and Fanuc controls.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service orientated skills.
• Able to collaborate and interact with others to resolve difficult customer situations.
• Demonstrated mechanical and creative capabilities.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft office environment, internal network).
• Computer hardware, Bios, operating systems, networking and CAD/CAM experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic and precision mechanical equipment.
• Work environment will consist of a regular office setting with occasional exposure to a manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation for occasional international / domestic travel.
• No other employees directly report to this position.

WE OFFER

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!