HEAVY Traveling Automation Conveyor Field Service Technicians

Johnson Service Group has an immediate need for traveling conveyor Field Service Technicians. (not a welding position) Can live or be home based in any state in the US, will be travel extensively. 

 

• This is a direct hire full-time position
• Must be able to travel 100% anywhere in the US and will be gone 4-8 weeks at a time
• Pay Rate: $28 - 32/hr and time and a half for overtime hours (would consider paying a touch higher if someone has an amazing conveyor background)
• Per Diem: $55 per day 7 days a week
• Travel time is paid
• Work Schedule: 5 days a week / 10-hour days
• Travel: Projects require traveling for 1-2 months at client site.  After being on the road for a couple months manager tries to give employee a week at home (paid) BUT – must be on call for emergency interventions.
• All Flights, Hotels and rental car are paid. 
• Provided a company credit card. 
• Will be working at various client sites around the US.
• Able to pass drug and background check.
• Must be US citizen  or "Permanent" resident - cannot get Visa approved for any reason

 

Experience / Qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years of Conveyor Field Service experience. Conveyor troubleshooting, Maintenance, Installation, Upgrades… 
• A plus if experienced with European conveyors (tight tolerance, metrics, allen-key, Siemens PLC…)
• Electro-Mechanical experience; Preventative maintenance; Troubleshooting/fault finding; Quality control
• Some PLC experience helpful (knowledge of Siemens, PROFIBUS and PROFINET a plus)
• Mechanical aptitude including the ability to read assembly drawings
• Mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, basic field wiring, machine calibration and system testing.
• No welding of conveyor parts (not looking for a Welder)
• Operate hand tools (screw drivers, allen-key…) and be able to assemble parts onto equipment
• Ability to follow set up instructions, assembly drawings and checklists
• Working against a timeframe to complete reactive repairs.
• Interact with on-site management keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progression and addressing their concerns in a professional manner.
• Teach contractors ownership of issues to achieve a quick time resolution.
• Ability to interpret and work with electrical circuit diagrams
• Proven track record working on your own at customer sites.
• Appreciate Health & Safety considerations with regard to given tasks and be able to carry out risk assessments
• Attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
• Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
• Superior communication skills
• Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background and Drug screen upon offer immediately
• Must have "valid" and current Driver’s license
• Must be able to travel 100% anywhere in the US