What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician- Custom Foam Cutting position at Edge-Sweets Co. [ESCO]?
ESCO Group is dedicated to empowering the polyurethane industry with precision and expertise by listening, understanding, and developing innovative product and equipment solutions.
Position Summary
The Saw Service Technician supports the team by traveling to customer sites to install, repair, and troubleshoot equipment. This role is also responsible for performing final runout and testing of completed projects at the ESCO facility, assisting with customer factory acceptance tests (FAT), and providing technical support to customers.
This is a customer-facing position requiring a high level of professionalism and strong communication skills. Travel is irregular and is expected to be approximately 50–75% of the time.
Essential Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to install and commission custom cutting machinery and systems.
- Inspect, test, and perform runout of equipment prior to shipment.
- Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation and equipment manuals.
- Provide technical support via phone, email, and web-based platforms.
- Travel primarily within the United States and Canada, with occasional international travel; must be able to obtain a U.S. passport.
- Demonstrate behaviors aligned with company vision, values, and culture.
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety by following safe work practices and minimizing workplace hazards.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve company objectives.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, with ongoing education in maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Machine building, equipment manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
- Food manufacturing (dairy, beverage, bakery, etc.)
- Hydraulic systems
- Chemical processing or manufacturing
- Other related industries
Strong working knowledge of the following:
- Pumps (gear, piston, pneumatic, centrifugal)
- Valves, flow controls, piping, fittings, seals, and pneumatics
- Power transmission systems (electric motors, gearboxes, cylinders, bearings)
- Vacuum systems
- Temperature control systems (electric, water, oil)
- Hydraulic and electrical schematics and troubleshooting
- PLC and HMI troubleshooting; basic programming preferred
- Industrial electronics troubleshooting and repair
- Experience with polyurethane processing equipment preferred but not required
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and physical is required
Compensation details: 32-36 Hourly Wage