Field Service Technician

Weinig Holz-Her is an industry leader in solid wood and panel processing machinery. Our purpose is to provide superior industry technology that empowers our customers to achieve quality and performance in everything they create.

Our Field Service team is the heartbeat of our organization and plays a key role in the success of our customers throughout the United States. We are seeking highly skilled customer oriented professionals with a proven track record installing, troubleshooting and servicing industrial machinery. We'd love to meet you if you're a critical thinker who thrives on solving problems, thinking outside the box, and working outside of a traditional office environment.

Our Field Service Technicians are home based and travel directly to our customer locations. Your success is important to us, that’s why we offer an extensive hands on training program to all our Field Service Technicians. Frequent overnight travel is required, but most weekends are at home.

What you will do:

• New machinery installations including start up, functional testing, and customer training.
• Service and repair existing machines at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot equipment related issues both in person and over the phone.

What you need to be successful:

• Two (2) year Technical Associates Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics) or the equivalent combination of technical school training, military, or industrial experience required.
• Ability to travel overnight extensively Monday through Friday. Some weekends required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and interact with others and communicate technical concepts.
• Strong computer skills required with emphasis on networking and software support.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and pneumatic prints.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel domestically on a regular basis (Up to 100%) with the ability to obtain a valid passport for occasional international travel.
• This position has limited supervision so being a self-starter with excellent time management skills is a must.
• Possess strong analytical, troubleshooting and project management skills with a demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing customers' needs and expectations.
• Able to frequently ride in airplane and car without hesitation.
• Background, MVR and pre-employment drug screen required.

Other things that might make you stand out:

• Prior woodworking machinery maintenance or operator experience.
• Basic PLC or programming knowledge.
• Computer or network certification for small business networks.

Michael Weinig, Inc. provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay rate?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• electrical: 3 years (Preferred)
• machinery installation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical troubleshooting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road