Service Technician

Direct Hire (40k-75k)

Atlanta, GA

Reports to Service Manager.

Installs, maintains, and repairs woodworking equipment by performing the following duties.

Duties and responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following:

Install machinery in customers' facility. Trains operators on basic operation of system. Trains maintenance personnel on basic maintenance and troubleshooting of systems. Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment both at the customers' facility and at the home Office. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery. Installs and repairs electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Assists in setting up booths at trade shows. Provide troubleshooting support over phone.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 years' experience in installation and maintenance of machinery. The ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, testing and measuring equipment and PC diagnostic software. Must be familiar with basic Windows operating systems as well as most MS Office programs. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, mechanical and electrical schematics (IEC), construction drawings and procedure manuals. Job requires up to 60% - 80% travel. Must be able to speak effectively with members of customer's organization including management, supervisory personnel, maintenance staff and machine operators. Must be able to write routine reports detailing work performed. Must have common math skills and be able to work with metric measurements. Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to diagnose problems involving a combination of standardized tests and logical deductions. Must be able to work unsupervised following established guidelines. Must have a valid driver's license and required automobile insurance. Must have or be eligible to obtain current passport. Must be fluent in English German and/or Spanish language skills a plus.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and dust. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; poor lighting and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level and work environment is usually loud.