Appliance Repair Technician (Virtual)

Title: Tech Support Specialist

Location: Lodi, NJ

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $30-$32/hr depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays

Must have Skill Set: Mechanical Aptitude and Customer Service Skills

Overview:

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a customer-focused Technical Support Advisor to support warranty claims, conduct over the phone industrial/commercial appliance troubleshooting, and customer service operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating cross-functionally, and delivering high-quality support to customers and service teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical aptitude, communication skills, and a proactive mindset to help resolve product issues efficiently while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Provide technical support related to warranty claims, equipment returns, and product performance concerns.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and technical documentation over the phone.
• Review and process warranty claims and returned parts accurately and within required timelines.
• Communicate technical information clearly to customers, technicians, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Document customer interactions, technical findings, and case updates within CRM systems.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product teams to identify recurring issues and support product improvement initiatives.
• Follow up on unresolved cases to ensure timely and complete customer resolution.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance service processes and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Trade school education, factory training, or hands-on experience in refrigeration, electrical, gas, mechanical, or commercial equipment environments.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to remain professional under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong active listening and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting foodservice, commercial, or consumer equipment environments is a plus.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.