Field Service Technician

One of our clients, a US-based, end‑of‑the‑line packaging equipment manufacturer, is seeking a Field Service Technician in the greater El Paso, Texas area due to growth and expansion. The company has 30+ machines at the three customer locations with 10 more machines on bid.

Role:

• For first 1-2 years, on‑site at the three Mt. Franklin Foods operations in El Paso, Geronimo and Juarez, Mexico performing equipment maintenance, service, repairs, new system installation and product training.
• Must also be able to travel anywhere in the US, Mexico and Canada on an as‑needed basis.
• Will average 10-20 hours a week in overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of systems:
  • mechanical (motors, gear boxes, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and actuation systems)
  • electrical (wiring, switches, sensors, and relays)
  • PLC (AB/Control Logix, Siemens Pack Control)

The ideal candidate:

• 3-5 years of packaging machinery (VFFS or case packing machines desired) service/maintenance and repair experience AND strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot AB and/or Siemens PLCs including:
  • Programming
  • IP addresses
  • Codes/alarms
  • Interfaces
• Must be a US citizen with a current passport, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.
• Must speak fluent Spanish.

Compensation:

• $35 - $41/hour + overtime after 40 hours.
• O/T, holidays, and Saturdays are paid time. Sundays are double time. Time is calculated from the moment you leave home to your return.