Travel Field Service Technician - PLC & Training Expert

JC Ford Company; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Ford Company seeks an experienced service technician to provide technical support and install/start-up of machinery both mechanically and electrically. The role requires PLC software modifications and on-site customer training with extensive travel (up to 85%).

Applicants should demonstrate strong problem solving and communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and a solid understanding of hydraulics or industrial bakery systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) in machinery environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer technical service and support including installation/start-up (mechanical and electrical).
• Modify PLC software on system controls.
• Conduct customer training and troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 85% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Hydraulics knowledge

EEO policy understanding

Customer service excellence

Troubleshooting skills

Following instructions

Problem solving

Communication under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA)

Job description

JC Ford Company seeks an experienced service technician to provide technical support and install/start-up of machinery both mechanically and electrically. The role requires PLC software modifications and on-site customer training with extensive travel (up to 85%).

Applicants should demonstrate strong problem solving and communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and a solid understanding of hydraulics or industrial bakery systems.