What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Job Summary
The Field Technician is responsible for maintaining of baker process equipment as well as troubleshooting equipment problems.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Learn the basic operation of the Bakery equipment at the individual Bakeries.
- On call 24 hours 7 days a week.
- Limited overnight travel.
- Adhere to Service schedule set forth for Bakery Equipment without being micro managed.
- Responsible to help in any installation or removal Bakery field equipment as needed.
- Complete daily and weekly paperwork on time.
- Basic understanding of Electrical schematics.
- Work in a safe and professional manner.
- Ability to discuss equipment and work with the customers in a professional manner.
- Responsible for troubleshooting Bakery Equipment problems.
- Aware of, have received training and is responsible for maintaining Darling's Food Safety program.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Good math skills.
- Good "hands on" working ability and skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Basic knowledge of hydraulics.
- Good communicator to help diagnose problems and relay potential problems.
- Basic welding skills.
- Good driving record.
Educational/Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma required; advanced education preferred.
Physical Demands
- Commonly required to life in excess of 50 lbs.
- Frequently twists, tug, pull, and stretch.
- Constant travel required; flying and driving to the jobsites.
- Frequently walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and stoop.
- Ability to climb stairs and handle heights.
- Work in tight spaces.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out indoor and outside a bakery plant environment and/or in personal vehicle as required. Temperature will fluctuate depending on outside conditions.
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