JOB SUMMARY:

The Electro/Mechanical Technician will be responsible for supporting the ASD engineering team in the following areas: 

• Training
• Technical checkout / trouble shooting
• Warranty
• Service contracts
• Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI)
• Routine Maintenance Contracts (RMC)
• Planned Specialize Maintenance (PSM)
• Remote System Monitoring (RSM)
• System Enhancement / Retrofits 

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Work efficiently under the guidance of the “team lead” for the following tasks: 

• Understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings for industrial control systems.
• Ability to utilize multimeters, tachometers, oscilloscope or other tools to diagnose, troubleshoot and analyze industrial control systems. 
• Familiarity of variable frequency drives and programmable logic controllers.
• Familiarity with “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Wonderware or RSView.
• Ability to communicate and execute training activities.
• Provide phone support during non-office hours 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• An Associate’s degree in technical related field.
• Possess training and field experience within the material handling business to include plant instrumentation/electrical/controls troubleshooting and repair (2-5 years’ experience) a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Read/interpret electrical control drawings
• Logically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems following the fish bone theory
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Communicate with individuals under duress in a calm and professional manner
• Diagnose problems using complex technical terms and concepts, in a logical manner, so that the individual on-site can understand and execute requests via verbal input.
• Have excellent customer service / interpersonal skills and possess a logical problem-solving mindset.
• Apply common courtesies at all times.
• Understanding of industrial computer hardware and commonly used software applications (i.e.MS Office) and operating systems.
• Individual must be self-motivated, detailed oriented and results focused.
• Willingness to travel

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. 

It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.