Remote Field Service Technician - CNC​/PLC Systems

ATool Manufacturing Firmis  looking for aService Technician in Albany, NY.

TheService Technicianperforms all activities associated with installing, servicing, and maintaining a wide range of the comapanies state of the art machine tools and related equipment for the rail, aerospace, and automotive industries. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnose and repair failures of mechanical systems restore proper operation
• Use drawings and precision measuring tools to test and troubleshoot mechanical systems such as pistons, rams, pulleys, belts, gears, lubrication systems
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, and adjustments on machine tool components including spindles, slides, bearings, couplings, and drive systems
• Use electrical schematics to test and troubleshoot electrical systems including switches, PLCs, PCs, sensors, motors, and measurement devices
• Understand PLC function and troubleshoot machine I/Os (experience in PLC programming a plus)
• Use hydraulic schematics to test and troubleshoot hydraulic power systems
• Start-up and debug of newly manufactured or rebuilt machines both in the companies factory and at customer’s facility
• Testing of machines to verify calibration, accuracy, and overall operation
• Extensive travel both domestic and International is REQUIRED; travel will be about 80-90% which may include weekends
• Lifting 40 to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (mechatronics or engineering preferred) OR 3-5 years of related experience in similar field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are REQUIRED
• Strong mechanical aptitude REQUIRED
• Ability to read and utilize technical documents REQUIRED
• Excellent time management skills REQUIRED
• Must be a self-motivated individual and be able to hit the ground running meeting the company’s and client’s needs
• Strong working knowledge of how mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic processes integrate to ensure efficient machine operation
• Experience in troubleshooting CNCs and/or PLCs a PLUS
• Customer-Oriented mentality, able to clearly communicate technical information
• Must work well with people
• Must combine professionalism and enthusiasm in approach to work
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of products
• Must possess and unrestricted Driver’s License

Salary Range:$62,000 – $87,000 (annually)

Benefits:
Great Benefits!

This is a remote with travel position - This person can sit anywhere from est to cst time zone!

Prince Agyemang