Field Service Technician

Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., is a U.S.

-based leader in the design and production of no-bake foundry and industrial processing equipment. Known for heavy-duty, long-lasting machinery and exceptional service, Palmer offers a wide range of products, including sand mixers, thermal and mechanical sand reclamation systems, molding systems, and complete foundry layout services. Headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, Palmer serves clients globally, with installations across the USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia.

The company operates multiple divisions, including Klein Palmer and Palmer Golf Solutions, and is a Corporate Member of the American Foundry Society.

We are currently searching for an industrial Service Technician. This position within our Service Department conducts on-site customer installations and repairs, which requires travel within and outside the United States, sometimes on short notice. Candidates must have a strong mechanical background and be familiar with electrical wiring of components such as motors, pumps and switches. Candidates should be familiar with pneumatics and hydraulics and be capable of trouble-shooting all machine operations, both mechanical and electrical.

Strong candidates will enjoy the hands‑on assembly of machines when not performing field service. Our Mechanical Assemblers are part of a team responsible for the assembly of OEM machines using schematics and drawings.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurances on the first day of employment; company-paid short-term disability insurance; 401(k) with company matching; PTO and paid holidays. This position will work 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, while working in-house. Initial training may require hours to alter between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. based on training needs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.;

possess an unrestricted driver license with an acceptable record; be willing and able to travel via automobile & airplane around and outside the U.S.; have the ability to obtain a passport; and pass a background check. Relocation assistance is not available.

• Field Service: travel (25%-50%), sometimes on short notice, to service customer needs including startup or repair of equipment. Travel from 2 days to 1 week is common to customer plants in the U.S. and Canada. The travel percentage fluctuates monthly based on customer demands. Up to an additional 25% pay during travel.
• Electrical Machine Controls: knowledge of machine controls and ability to wire and calibrate control devices using shop drawings and manufacturer’s instructions.; PLC programming and troubleshooting using Allen Bradley RSLogix platforms
• Machine Assembler: assembly of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical machine components including piping and wiring based on schematics and drawings, using power tools or hand tools as required.
• Assist Service Team with installations and repairs, including travel to customer sites
• Commissioning of new equipment at customer site
• Use drawings, sketches, blueprints, hand tools, power tools, & shop equipment to complete all phases of the product
• Work with production staff to complete jobs on time
• Ability & willingness to wear a respirator and train to paint equipment if needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area
• Effectively communicate with supervisors regarding material inventory, shop supply inventory and product scheduling
• Willingness to help in other areas as directed

• Strong level of mechanical skills - required
• Basic electrical knowledge to wire components - required; advanced knowledge preferred
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics - required
• Ability to operate shop equipment and power tools - required; experience preferred
• Ability to use and provide personal hand tools - required
• Ability to work independently or with a team, with limited supervision - required
• Ability to safely drive and operate a forklift - experience preferred, willingness to train required
• 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance or mechanic position - required
• MS Outlook and Word experience - preferred
• Must be trainable…