Coffee Machine Technician

Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Perform on-site troubleshooting and diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and plumbing issues in commercial espresso machines, grinders, brewers, blenders, and related coffee equipment.

Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, test, and commission commercial coffee equipment at customer locations, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications, safety requirements, and operational standards.

Equipment Calibration & Optimization: Perform precision calibration of espresso machines and grinders, including pressure, temperature, flow rate, and grinding adjustments, to ensure consistent extraction quality and optimal equipment performance.

Preventive Maintenance: Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, descaling, cleaning, calibration checks, lubrication, and component adjustments to maximize equipment reliability and service life.

Equipment Repair & Parts Replacement: Diagnose, repair, and replace faulty or worn components, including group heads, boilers, heating elements, pumps, pressure sensors, solenoid valves, gaskets, grinder burrs, and motors.

Technical Diagnostics: Utilize appropriate diagnostic tools and testing equipment to identify and resolve electrical, electronic, mechanical, and water supply system failures.

Water Quality & Filtration Management: Inspect, install, maintain, and troubleshoot water filtration systems, including monitoring total dissolved solids (TDS), water hardness, water pressure, and filtration performance to prevent equipment damage and maintain coffee quality.

Remote Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to customers through phone or video calls, resolving minor equipment issues remotely and coordinating on-site service visits when necessary.

Emergency Repairs & Service Response: Respond promptly to urgent technical service requests, implement effective repair solutions, and minimize equipment downtime for commercial and hospitality clients.

Service Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records, equipment histories, maintenance schedules, and repair reports using the company's internal service management system.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management: Maintain organized spare parts inventories in the workshop and service vehicle, monitor stock levels, and coordinate replenishment to ensure the availability of essential components.

Customer Training & Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on training to baristas, café managers, and hospitality personnel on proper equipment operation, routine cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and daily maintenance procedures.

Manufacturer Coordination & Technical Support: Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and technical support teams, including Iberital, La San Marco, and other relevant suppliers, to resolve advanced technical issues and implement manufacturer-approved repair procedures.

Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure all technical activities are performed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, workplace safety requirements, and R.E.A.L Roastery's quality and service standards.

Professional

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of commercial coffee equipment, including but not limited to brands such as Iberital, La San Marco, La Marzocco, Slayer, Synesso, Mazzer, Mahlkönig, Victoria Arduino, Nuova Simonelli, Rancilio, BUNN, Wilbur Curtis, and FETCO, or equivalent professional equipment manufacturers.

Mechanical & Electrical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems used in commercial espresso machines and related coffee equipment.

Equipment Calibration: Extensive experience in espresso machine and grinder calibration, including the ability to fine-tune pressure, temperature, flow rate, and grinding parameters to maintain consistent extraction quality under varying operating conditions.

Boiler Systems & Repairs: Proven experience in diagnosing, repairing, and replacing commercial espresso machine boiler systems, including single-boiler, heat-exchanger, and dual-boiler configurations.

Electronic Controls & Diagnostics: Familiarity with PID controllers, thermocouples, temperature sensors, electronic control boards, and advanced electronic systems used in modern commercial coffee equipment.

Water Chemistry & Filtration: Strong understanding of water…