What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Niverplast?
Position Title
Field Service Technician
Job Description
Are you full of energy and love to solve technical challenges like it’s nothing? Then this job at Niverplast is perfect for you! As a field service technician you ensure our customers around North America can keep their production running smoothly. You will troubleshoot and carry out maintenance on our packaging machines and train end users on best practices. You’ll work independently but you can always count on your colleagues to lend a hand when needed.
About You
You have solid technical insight, both mechanical and electrical. Diplomas are great but we value hands on experience even more. You’re solutions oriented and can communicate in a professional/effective manner. You’re willing to travel and have a flexible attitude towards working and travel hours. Up to 75% travel.
Location:
Field Service Technician
Job Description
Are you full of energy and love to solve technical challenges like it’s nothing? Then this job at Niverplast is perfect for you! As a field service technician you ensure our customers around North America can keep their production running smoothly. You will troubleshoot and carry out maintenance on our packaging machines and train end users on best practices. You’ll work independently but you can always count on your colleagues to lend a hand when needed.
About You
You have solid technical insight, both mechanical and electrical. Diplomas are great but we value hands on experience even more. You’re solutions oriented and can communicate in a professional/effective manner. You’re willing to travel and have a flexible attitude towards working and travel hours. Up to 75% travel.
Location:
- Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI
- 3-5 years of experience as a field service technician on automated machinery preferred.
- Professional communication, attitude, and image. Good verbal and written presentation, organized, good planner, and solid interpersonal skills.
- Highly developed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and strong understanding of industrial machinery.
- Advanced understanding of PLC programs, HMI screens and multi-axis robots, motion control, and vision systems.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally with minimal notice. Position requires frequent travel including day trips, overnight trips, and trips lasting more than a week.
- Valid driver’s license and passport.
- Direct experience with automation in the food industry.
- Experience with plastics/bags/packaging
- History of long tenure with previous employers.
- Ability to lead and to take initiative
- Full Time
- $25-$45 per hour depending on experience
- Health/Vision/Dental insurance
- 401K with employer contribution
- 25 days PTO
- Unlimited sick days
Salary : $25 - $45