Field Service Technician – Entry Level

JOB REQUIREMENTS: DIRECT HIRE Are you a Field Service Technician looking
to expand your knowledge and expertise? Our customer, a mechanical drive
systems supplier, is hiring an Entry Level Field Service Technician to
join their team in Elgin, IL. Job Summary: You will go on field service
calls within the United States to inspect, repair, install, and
commission gear drives and other transmission parts at customer sites.
You must be able to read and work from blueprints, parts lists, and
assembly protocols. There will be use of parts washers, freezers, ovens,
cranes, presses, torches, hand, and power tools. The Field Service
Technician will be responsible for disassembling gear drives, inspecting
disassembled parts, the write up and reporting on failed parts, and
advocating of replacement parts. Job Responsibilities: Inspection,
service, and maintenance of gear drives which include bevel, helical,
planetary, mixer drive, mill drive, single and double screw extruder
units, hoist and swing gear drives Manage technical issues with internal
supporting engineering functions Ability to analyze and resolve issues
independently and efficiently Write customer facing reports, which
include Technicians camera or bore scope photographs Create expense
reports Education and Experience: Formal education or training in a
mechanical discipline, e.g. automotive repair plus prior work experience
in a mechanical field such as automotive, motorcycle, diesel,
off-highway, aviation, robotics, or wind power Knowledge and experience
with 2D blueprints (assembly drawings), maintenance manuals, and metric
system Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in
confined spaces Ability to climb stairs and ladders generally up to 125
meters in height or similar, ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up
to 50 lbs. in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend
for prolonged periods of time Self-motivated and able to work a flexible
schedule as required (nights and weekends may be required) Must have a
valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education or training in a
mechanical discipline, e.g. automotive repair plus prior work experience
in a mechanical field such as automotive, motorcycle, diesel,
off-highway, aviation, robotics, or wind power. Knowledge and experience
with 2D blueprints (assembly drawings), maintenance manuals, and metric
system. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:
dhammond@seekprofessionals.com This position is listed by a private
employment agency. The agency is the legal employer. No fee will be
charged of the job applicant.