Get It Recruit - Hospitality

Field Service Technician - Remote | WFH

Are you passionate about cutting-edge bakery technology and enjoy building strong customer relationships? We're seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join our dynamic team!

About The Role

As a Field Service Technician, you'll play a crucial role in providing on-site service and installation support for our advanced bakery equipment. You'll be the face of our company, building and maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring our equipment operates at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee mechanical and electrical installation of bakery equipment
  • Perform service and maintenance on existing equipment
  • Train customer personnel in equipment maintenance, sanitation, and operation
  • Assess spare parts needs and coordinate with our sales team to fulfill customer requirements
  • Serve as a technical resource, helping customers maximize equipment potential
  • Identify new equipment opportunities and communicate them to our sales force
  • Provide phone support for customer troubleshooting
  • Participate in equipment reviews, final assembly, and checkout at our facilities
  • Create detailed technical reports, weekly activity reports, and expense reports
  • Contribute to engineering efforts for technical problem-solving
  • Promote parts, kits, and services for all installed equipment

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of field service experience in the food, beverage, bakery, or packaging industry
  • 5+ years of electrical and mechanical experience in high-speed bakery or automated process equipment environments
  • Proficiency with Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, Conveyors, PLCs, OITs, and related technologies
  • Experience with Rockwell products (SLC-500, Panel View Logix 5000, Panel View Plus) and associated communication software
  • Programming capabilities and understanding of programmable logic control processes
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for power transmission parts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical circuits
  • Basic machine shop and fabrication skills for field modifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel Requirements

This position involves extensive travel (75%) throughout North America and internationally. Typical trips last 5-6 days, with some installations requiring 2-3 week stays. We strive to accommodate breaks for longer assignments when possible.

Working Conditions

  • Work environment: Commercial wholesale bakeries (can be loud, warm, and fast-paced)
  • Typical workdays: 8-12 hours, with occasional 24-hour shifts
  • Personal tools and diagnostic equipment required

Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join our team and help shape the future of industrial bakery technology! Apply now to start your journey with us.

Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Human Resources Services

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