What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electromechanical Field Service Technician position at Durand Wayland?
Durand-Wayland, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Electro-Mechanical Technician to support our ever-expanding customer base in North America. This role requires a technician who aligns with our client’s values, listens to their specific needs, and strives to exceed expectations. The goal is to keep customers happy and machines in motion.
About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a growing team and represent a respected brand as an Electro-Mechanical Technician. You will play a key role in supporting, building, and maintaining accounts within the region. We seek someone knowledgeable in the agriculture industry who will integrate seamlessly with our technical team to provide the highest level of customer service and support to all our existing and future customers.
About Durand-Wayland, Inc.: Durand-Wayland, Inc. has been innovating in the fruit and vegetable equipment industry for over nine decades. Starting with one of the first mechanical fruit sizers, we have expanded to provide a full turn-key packinghouse line, sprayers, parts, and unparalleled service to the entire industry. Headquartered in LaGrange, GA, with sales and service offices in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York, we seek someone who understands the industry and is motivated.
Essential Functions:
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, switches, sensors, motors, etc.
- Maintain electrical equipment to meet NEC and local codes.
- Design, program, analyze, and repair electrical drives and control units, including configuring PLC motor controls and electrical protection.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve equipment performance and operations.
- Assist customers in identifying and resolving problems.
- Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools, hand and power tools, including a welder.
- Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, analog and digital industrial sensors.
- Perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, and lifting, as well as working from ladders.
- Work in various environments, including company offices, warehouses, and customer sites, both indoors and outdoors in wet, dry, dusty, hot, and cold conditions.
- Proficiently test electrical systems using tools such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Perform duties in a work environment that may be hot, cold, dirty, or fast-paced.
- Provide onsite and remote support.
- Work independently, managing and recording time and expenses, while also collaborating with other trades.
- Organize and maintain project documentation and drawing modifications.
- Travel as required.
- Perform all other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
- Four years of journey-level electrical experience or completion of an approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance, plus two years of electrical experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Thorough knowledge of 3-phase and low voltage circuits and controls.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and work screen.
- Availability to work 8-hour days, weekends, callouts, and overtime.
- Ability to travel domestically and possibly internationally.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $30
