Automation Field Service Technician
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Description Position Details: Title: Automation Field Service TechnicianLocation: Albany, NY (surrounding areas)Shift: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm with customersTravel: travel will be 80%- HIGH TRAVEL within the assigned territoriesCompensation: $25/hr-$28/hr with lots of OT, paid from doorstep to doorstep, with OT possible salary $80k-$85kBonuses/Additional Compensation: + Per Diem + Car Allowance + Mileage + OTBenefits: Comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, Long-term disability, 12 paid HolidaysPosition Description: A Field Service Technician will support customers with (but not limited to) the company Automation Systems including core machines. This includes installation, service, operational training, networking, programming training, software training, application training. The technician must be able to follow layout drawings and blueprints used in the installation of equipment, complete status (service) reports daily and expense reports on a weekly basis. The ideal candidate would have excellent customer relations and follow through with clients. This technician will be managing the total equipment installation process at Customer site entailing use of hand tools, climbing, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities also include: customer training, operating automation systems, applications, software, and part programming.Requirements: 2 year degree or related work experience preferred (or military equivalence-Navy Techs to train for PLCAbility to analyze, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, optical and electrical control systems.Ability to use hand tools, Volt/Ohm meter and Oscilloscope.Working knowledge of computers and Windows OS.Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.Being accountable and responsible to service and support a customer through all aspects of the customer's ownership of the machine.