Smiths Machine

Field Service Technician II - SEA

Smiths Machine$75K — $101K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or related trade certification required
  • 1-3 years experience in troubleshooting and field repair of electrical and electronic systems
  • Basic understanding of Trace and X-Ray technologies
  • Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage and multitask various projects effectively

Responsibilities

  • Meet daily service repair needs to drive customer satisfaction
  • Install, repair, and maintain equipment in the field
  • Document all inspections and submit paperwork promptly
  • Order and manage repair parts efficiently
  • Assist in Service Sales opportunities and promote revenue programs
  • Maintain tools and test equipment properly
  • Provide technical support to customers and service professionals

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel and overtime
  • Exposure to diverse work environments (airports, courthouses, etc.)
  • Possibility of supervisory responsibilities on projects
  • Work with a variety of technologies and equipment
  • Engagement with senior-level professionals in the company
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position requires daily travel to locations in and around the Seattle, Washington, SEA airport and surrounding area.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Responsible for meeting daily service repair needs and driving customer satisfaction
  • Installs, repairs and maintains equipment in the field; provides customer training as required.
  • Documents all inspections, maintenance, repair work and submits paperwork in a timely basis
  • Order, install, and return parts and manages repair parts cycle time
  • Reviews all logs for open issues and prepares formal reports to customers as necessary.
  • Participates in Service Sales opportunities and assists with promoting and implementing revenue programs.
  • Ensures that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated
  • Assesses product/equipment performance based on field support data; recommends modifications or improvements.
  • Seeks to provide technical support to customers and other service professionals as required.
  • May participate in site surveys, pilot program service activities, attend meetings
  • Possesses basic technical knowledge on the company's Trace and X-Ray technologies.
  • Maintains clear and concise business communication, both oral and written
  • Establishes and maintains a close relationship with senior level FSE's and Product Managers in order to support the needs of the customer and remain aware of current technical trends.
  • Exercises every available measure to control and minimize costs.
  • Travel, overtime and work hours other than Monday-Friday may be required.
  • Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
  • Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
  • Other duties as required.


Qualifications

Education/Training:

Associate's Degree/Related Trade Certification (electrical, electronic, mechanical)/Military Training (electrical, mechanical, electronics). (Equivalence achieved through comparative work and life experience of 1-3 years is acceptable work experience in a related electrical or mechanical field service role). Computer literacy; competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.

Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years experience directly involved in troubleshooting and field repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.

Knowledge/Skills: Individuals shall possess excellent communications skills and have a strong orientation for customer focus and teamwork. Must be responsive to all customer issues at all times. Must be willing & able to travel at short notice.

Supervises: While supervision is not considered a primary responsibility of this position, there may be instances where supervision of others on a project basis may be required

Background: This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Possess excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to multi task several projects at once.
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual
  • Possess excellent telephone skills
  • Must be able to lift/carry 80 lbs.
  • Must be able to push/pull 200 lbs.
  • Must be able to move/ manipulate equipment weighing up to 1000 lbs. with the assistance of carts, hoists, davit cranes, pallet jacks or other devices as defined in the manuals and Technical Advisory documentation.
  • Job requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, and working in unusual positions requiring full body mobility.
  • Must be able to work safely and follow safety precautions in extreme environments (temperature, humidity, noise, confined spaces, etc.) around dangerous industrial equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is typically considered to be wherever the customer of concern is located. Service will typically be rendered at airports, correctional facilities, courthouses, cruise ships or other locations as required.

About Smiths Machine

Smiths Machine is a manufacturing company that specializes in precision machining and assembly services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Smiths Machine has a team of experienced machinists and technicians who use state-of-the-art equipment to produce high-quality parts and components for various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and transportation. The company's services include CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and assembly. Smiths Machine is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and services and has a reputation for delivering on-time and on-budget.
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Size
15,050 employees
Industry
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