Air Compressor Field Service Technician

Air Compressor Field Service TechnicianPOSITION SUMMARY:Performs duties required to service, repair, and install air compressors, air-dryers, and relatedelectrical components, while increasing customer satisfaction.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment using various electrical multimeters, gauges, and hand & power tools to diagnose problems and determine proper operation and maintenance ofequipment, including reviewing corrective procedures. Inform the customer of problems, and receive repair approval.• Disassemble and repair air compressors, dryers, and related components by replacing worn or damaged parts and test-run the equipment to ensure proper operation.• Read and understand electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings, etc., for troubleshooting andequipment assembly.• Measure clearances, tolerances, and dimensions of parts with micrometers and calipers to ensure critical components are assembled to specifications.• Prepare repair quotes, indicating the costs of parts and labor needed to repair equipment.• Layout and install new or specialized equipment on site, including verifying operating voltage, rigging and installing equipment, fabricating necessary structures, and securing equipment.• Discuss proper installation and operation of new equipment with customers, and perform necessary start-up checks to ensure operating requirements are met.• Discuss warranty terms & procedures with the customer.• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce breakdowns.Control, handle, and dispose of hazardous wastes, such as solvents, oils, and Freons, under E.P.A. guidelines & regulations.• Cut, thread, and assemble steel pipe and fittings for air system fabrication.• Use welding equipment and cutting torches to fabricate metal as needed.• Complete service call report documents, identifying problems, noting repairs made & parts used, and giving appropriate customer recommendations; submit to department coordinator for processing and billing.• Maintain adequate and accurate product inventory in the service van.• Ensure routine van maintenance is performed on the company vehicle as scheduled or required.• Ensure the customer, manager, and JHF salesperson are informed and briefed on each service callperformed.MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform building maintenance such as electrical wiring, piping, painting, lighting, etc. as required.• Attend factory technical schools for certification purposes, for authorization to start up new equipment, and to perform warranty work.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSEducation/Experience:Minimum three years of related experience to gain sufficient knowledge to perform theduties of this position. Certificate or associates from tech school; Have appropriate refrigeration certifications, as well as the skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair refrigerated air-dryers (including removal and re-installation of Freon compressors). Have basic computer skills for checking parts for jobs and diagnosing/repairing equipment in the field.Skills and Abilities: (may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with thisposition).• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw validconclusions.• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.• Ability to apply judgment and deal with problems involving standardized situations• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.Work Environment: (Environmental conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of thisjob).1. Subject to indoor and outdoor environments, enough noise for workers to shout to communicate.hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current, explosive material, and high heat. The worker maybe required to wear a respirator.Physical Demands: (Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance ofthefunctions of this job.)• Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping or crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching,pushing,• grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.• Heavy work – exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,• and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, along with the ability to judge distance and space• relationships, bring objects into sharp focus, and see up and peripheral vision are required. Must alsohave the• ability to identify and distinguish colors.• Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: (may be represented, but not all inclusive of thosecommonly associated with• this position.1. Hand/Power tools2. Welder: Mig and Arc3. ComputerTravel Requirements:• Frequency: Daily to customer sitesCertificates and Licenses:• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Salary : $30 - $35