What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Sigma Equipment?
Come join the SIGMA Team! We are currently looking for a Field Service Technician. This position will apply electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical testing procedures, and related knowledge to test, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment. The Field Service Technician is responsible for completing the repair and testing of used equipment that has either been purchased by SIGMA Equipment for resale or sold to our existing customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observes functioning of equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair, and/or replacement of electrical, electronic components and mechanical components.
- Understands and is able to trouble-shoot and repair solid state motor drives, solid state temperature controllers and computer-based controllers.
- Reads and understands electronic and electrical schematics; draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning (electrical) components of machinery or equipment.
- Reprogram machinery to run new product lines.
- Maintain backups of programs from all electrical devices.
- Examine machinery parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Re-assemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from observation to diagnose equipment problems.
- Record repairs and maintenance performed in the central database.
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
Travel
- Up to 75% travel may be required
- Goal is to bring a technician home every weekend, but some weekend work may be required as needed
- All travel expenses covered by the company
QUALIFICATIONS
- Problem Solver
- Multi-tasker
- Get work done with and through others (find the people that can make things happen)
- Adaptability
- Accept responsibility / accountability
- Sense of pride in work and getting it done right the first time
- Ability to think creatively to innovate and improve shop process
- Customer facing personality
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Documented proficient working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s/controls/protocols platforms required.
- Must possess a continuous improvement mindset.
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to work with autocad
- Ability to work with RS Logix (multiple series)
- Strong Mechanical aptitude/ability
- High level of electrical aptitude / ability
- Experience with pneumatics and electricity
- Experience working in an industrial environment
- Associates degree in electronics technology or equivalent certification.
- Valid driver’s license
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
TESTING
- Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
- Basic Electrical Skills Analysis Test (To Be Determined)
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
SIGMA Group is a successful, growing company of just under 150 employee-owners based in Evansville, Indiana. SIGMA primarily serves the food, beverage and other consumer goods industries, with a focus of buying and selling new and used production equipment to manufacturers around the globe. Our Sigma Surplus division is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.
What We Offer:
As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, our culture revolves around innovation, creative solutions and the tenacity to see them through. Our casual offices are filled with passionate people who work hard and play hard. We welcome new ideas and offer opportunities for advancement within all teams!
- Competitive compensation
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive health and wellness plan
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
- Team-building activities
- ESOP participation and 401(k) savings plan
SIGMA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity.
