What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACKAGING TECHNICIAN position at Allied Reliability?
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - PACKAGING EQUIPMENT
Position Type: Long-term contract with possibility of permanent conversion
Travel: 90%
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Field Service Technician with experience in packaging machinery to provide installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training at customer locations throughout Northeast Region. This role requires 90% travel.
Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Position Type: Long-term contract with possibility of permanent conversion
Travel: 90%
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Field Service Technician with experience in packaging machinery to provide installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training at customer locations throughout Northeast Region. This role requires 90% travel.
Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years field technician experience
- Experience with packing machines (Valve Baggers, Inline, FFS, VFFS machinery)
- Advanced PLC knowledge
- Allen Bradley: Studio 5000 and Panel View
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical knowledge
- Industrial equipment experience
- Ability to read/interpret electrical documentation and plant drawings
- Valid passport or ability to obtain
- Valid driver's license with clear record
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
- Technical degree OR equivalent experience/apprenticeship
- Proficient English communication skills
- Siemens Tia Portal experience
- SAP experience
- TWIC Card and OSHA 10
- Install, repair, and maintain packaging equipment at customer facilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
- Conduct customer training and on-site technical support
- Complete service reports and documentation
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel 90% with extended commissioning assignments
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Possibility of permanent conversion
- Various industrial facilities with extreme temperatures, dust, and chemical exposure
- Confined spaces possible
- Flexible schedule with last-minute changes common