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The Kendall Group is Hiring a Service Technician - Forberg Smith Near Menomonee Falls, WI

Service Technician
About The Kendall Group
Forberg Smith, a division of the Kendall Group, seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Service Technician position. Forberg Smith is a business unit within The Kendall Group. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75 locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Services Manager, the Service Technician will be responsible for field service and valve repair. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the current workload, service activities include: Instrumentation startup, configuration and documentation, calibration, trouble shooting, installation review, and problem solving solutions or systems. Valve repair activities include: evaluation and repair of automated and control valves, assembling new automated and control valves, and traveling to customer locations to provide service in the field. Formal technical training from our Manufacturer’s will be a part of the required activities, which will certify your ability to competently work on instrumentation and other equipment.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Service Technician position may consist of some or all, and are not limited to, the following: 
  • Valve or Instrumentation start-up, configuration and documentation, calibration, trouble shooting, installation review and problem solving solutions or systems, and repair
  • Confirm with field service customers work scope, tool requirements, and site time to accomplish work
  • Respond and provide service in the field as needed and required
  • Assemble and test automated and control valves
  • Assemble product to specific drawings and standards
  • Certification of backflow preventer test kits
  • Technical training from Manufacturer’s
  • Schedule workorder assemblies with salespeople and shipments with the shipping department
  • Basic wiring of switches, solenoids, position indicators, and control devices
  • Read job blueprints
  • Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
  • Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
  • Utilize database programs, Work Order Generation and Work Order Updates
  • Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.
  • Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of shop facilities
  • Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

  • Service Excellence
  • Results, Action Oriented
  • Accountability and Responsibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Safety Conscious

What you’ll need:

  • Work Experience: Entry Level
  • Education: High School diploma or GED
  • Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use Excel, Word and web-based software applications; basic math skills
  • Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
  • Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and customers; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
  • Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 
  • Ability to see/sit/talk and hear
  • Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs 
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day 
  • Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs
  • Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel 
  • Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center/manufacturing facility.
  • Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
  • Travel: Local travel to customer sites
 Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:
  • Work Experience: 1 year experience in valve automation, instrumentation maintenance
  • Certificate: Certification in the operation of a forklift truck, CDL license
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$49k-64k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/23/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

04/17/2024

WEBSITE

co.kendall.il.us

HEADQUARTERS

VALLEJO, CA

SIZE

100 - 200

TYPE

Private

CEO

EDWARD G KENDALL

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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