What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinery Assembly & Service Technician position at Maxson Automatic Machinery Company?
The Machinery Assembly & Service Technician assembles industrial machinery and subassemblies according to blueprints, schematics, and written or verbal specifications. This role also supports field installation, troubleshooting, acceptance testing, and operator training for large capital equipment at customer sites.
This position involves 20%–50% travel, including domestic and international assignments. Field service travel includes an additional 30% hourly pay increase.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
- Assemble machinery and subassemblies per drawings, procedures, and specifications
- Drill, tap, ream, align, and secure machine components
- Install moving parts (shafts, bearings, levers) and verify free movement
- Install hydraulic hoses per schematic
- Run conduit and wiring; make electrical connections to specifications
- Join major subassemblies and connect to electrical enclosures
- Test and assist in testing completed equipment
- Power up machinery, confirm motor rotation, and verify operation of drives, logic controls, and HMI
- Perform acceptance testing per customer agreement
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and performance issues in the shop and field
- Supervise rigging crews and secure machinery during installation
- Direct licensed contractors for electrical and pneumatic connections
- Train operators on safe setup, operation, and basic maintenance
- Review maintenance procedures hands-on with qualified personnel
- Document all work completely in field service reports
- Travel domestically and internationally for installations and service calls
Travel Requirements
- 20%–50% field service travel
- Domestic and international travel required
- Additional hourly pay applies during field service travel
Education & Experience
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school OR
- 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Technical Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
- Mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
- Basic electrical wiring and control familiarity
Communication Skills
- Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively with customers and internal teams
Mathematical & Reasoning Skills
- Practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Basic understanding of geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Physical Demands
- Regular standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands
- Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
- Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Work Environment
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Moderate noise level
- Shop and customer-site environments
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement