Field Service Technician

Somic Packaging, Inc.
Full-time
On-site

The Position:

The safe, proper, and efficient installation, commissioning and/or service of Somic machinery at customer’s facility and in-house, ensuring overall customer satisfaction.  Ensures cooperation and information flow between departments such as Sales and Engineering.

 

Job Duties:

  • Troubleshooting of mechatronics, electrical controls and mechanical
  • Setting and fine tuning of the parameters regarding customer arrangements and blank specifications
  • Understanding mechanical movements, timing and positioning; know how adjustments impact other areas and functions of the machine.
  • Provide detailed documentation, including daily reports and weekly service reports.
  • Complete preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repair work at the customer locations
  • Serve as Project Manager and Tech Support while on-site during installations
  • Competent and consistent communication with customers on-site
  • Administrative tasks, per checklist and documentation
  • Training customer personnel on-site
  • Installation and set-up of SOMIC equipment
  • Ensures customer satisfaction of all services provided
  • Complete equipment performance analysis and recommendations for improvements
  • Safe working habits in all facets of the job.
  • Professional representative of SOMIC with current and potential customers
  • Perform PLC, HMI programming, and logic adjustments in conjunction with Engineering.
  • Required travel 75%-90%

Requirements

  • Completed Technical Degree from 2- or 4-year program in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation Technology, Robotics, Electronics or comparable
  • Automated case packaging experience is a must
  • 3+ years of experience in the installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of complex machines and systems
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering, control technology, pneumatics, and mechanics
  • Functional knowledge of PLCs with ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor issues
  • Safe, structured, and reliable work approach, entrepreneurial mindset
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently, with a confident manner
  • Professional appearance and strong communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and be flexible
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must have a valid class D driver’s license and US Passport required
  • Must be self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude

Benefits

Pay Range:   $38.00/hr. - $42.00/hr. + After Hours & Weekend Differentials

 

We offer:

•          Flexible working hours

•          Pleasant working atmosphere

•          16 Days of annual PTO

•          10 Paid Company Holidays

•          Medical, Dental and Vision

•          Health Spending Plan (with Employer contributions)

•          Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability

•          Voluntary Life/AD&D – Employee, Spouse, and Children

•          401K

•          Safety Glasses Allowance (prescription and non-prescription)

•          Safety Boots Allowance

•          Employee Referral Incentives