Air Compressor Service Technician

Job Type: Full Time

Description

A Blake & Pendleton Service Technician provides maintenance/repair support for its customers. Blake & Pendleton customers operate in various industries, such as manufacturing, utility, forestry, mining, etc. Blake & Pendleton primarily supports Sullair compressed air equipment, but supports many other equipment designs. Therefore, the Service Technician must possess a high degree of experience and a desire to improve these skills as equipment modifications change. Service Technicians must have the necessary safety training and certifications as determined by industry agencies (for example, OSHA, MHSA, etc). Service Technicians have a fixed schedule for work, but also may be required to deviate from the schedule per the customer’s request and work on call using an assigned rotating schedule by the Service Manager. Technicians are frequently required to lift over 50 lbs., occasionally exceed 100 lbs., climb ladders, and carry buckets of lubricants weighing 25 lbs. & 55 lbs., bend, and work after hours and in inclement weather.

Requirements

ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Skilled in troubleshooting 120V control circuits.
• Must be able to read and comprehend wiring diagrams.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair single-phase and 3-phase motor control circuits up to 480V, such as full voltage, reduced voltage, and soft starters, as well as 3-phase and single-phase motor troubleshooting.
• Must be able to properly use multimeters, ammeters, and infrared meters.
• Must be able to successfully perform the above while meeting the Company and
• Customer’s safety requirements.

MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Read and comprehend P&I drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair various air compressor control components.
• Must be able to perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, cleaning, and setting controls.
• Must be able to set up rigging equipment and safely remove and reinstall motors, compressors, and associated components.
• Must be able to perform motor alignments.
• Must be able to safely use all hand tools and power tools such as drill motors, grinders, band saws, etc.
• Must have an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and components.
• Knowledge of different piping types, such as copper, black, and galvanized.
• Knowledge of threading, sweating, brazing, and welding is a plus.
• Must be able to bend and install control tubing such as 1/4" and 5/16" Stainless Steel tubing.

REFRIGERATION: EPA certifications with Freon experience are a plus..

Responsibilities

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance
• Accurately assess trouble calls and repair machine(s)
• Perform start-up on newly installed machine (s)
• Check in with the Service Coordinator daily
• Submit completed timesheets and service tickets to the Service Coordinator daily
• Attire worn is a clean company uniform daily, as well as displaying a professional demeanor
• Maintain a clean service truck
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to safely do the job and operate a company service truck, etc.

BENEFITS:

Blake & Pendleton offers a comprehensive benefit package:

• Medical (with option for spending accounts)
• VOL Dental
• VOL Vision
• VOL Life and Dependent Life
• 401k (with a match)
• VOL GAP (hospital, critical illness, and accident coverages)
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Time

• Note: Wages are competitive and commensurate with skill and experience