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JOB LISTINGS
Field Service Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1671092307
Date Posted: 1/14/2025 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Des Moines, IA
Category: Industrial
Salary: $30
- $34
Job Description
Position Details:
• Title: Field Service Technician
• Locations:
o Phoenix, AZ: target base salary ~$33/hr - $35/hr
o South Bend, IN: target base salary ~$31/hr - $34/hr
o Des Moines, IA: target base salary ~$30/hr - $34/hr
o Milwaukee, WI: target base salary ~$30/hr - $34/hr
o Ashburn, VA / Wash, DC / Philadelphia, PA / Baltimore, MD: target base salary ~$34/hr - $37/hr
o Tulsa, OK: target base salary ~$30/hr - $34/hr
• Travel/Schedule: Approximately 50% to 75% overnight travel; you can realistically expect to travel 3 to 5 days (typical job length) each week, typically within a drivable distance, but occasionally throughout the U.S. (home on weekends). On average you will travel to customer sites three weeks each month, and be home for the other week. When not traveling, you will either work from home (completing paperwork, providing technical support, assisting with housing loadouts, etc).
• Compensation: Target base salary ~$30/hr - $37/hr depending on experience and location (see above)
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: you can expect about 15% O/T annually paid at 1.5X base rate. Mileage is reimbursed and travel expenses are covered via company credit card.
• Benefits: Company offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401k (up to 5%), tuition assistance opportunities, 4 weeks PTO, etc.
Position Description: In this role you will be responsible for supporting customers with on-site service, technical support and on-site training. Primary functions of this position are commissioning new equipment; preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment; and telephone customer support. The Field Service Technician also prepares reports documenting the work performed and the performance of the equipment. You will spend your first few weeks training at the home office in Tulsa, OK, then receive OJT with other seasoned FSTs before going out on work calls autonomously. Some specific responsibilities include:
• Provide technical service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes and efficient operation requirements.
• Programming and commissioning of Control Systems and Integration with other systems related to building automation.
• Be well-versed in multiple controls systems as they may be on a different site each day based on the service calls that come in on a daily basis.
• Communicate directly with the customer in order to satisfy the needs regarding the specifics of what is required to solve the issue on a particular site.
• Document the services performed on a service call on a FSR (Field Service Report) with details of what the service call consisted of and to document if the call is complete or will require a follow up visit.
• Replace failed parts, controllers, wire, relays and devices as required.
• Maintain a good disposition with the customers and deal with them in a courteous manner at all times.
• Verify devices, panels and annunciators of controls projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
In order to be successful in this role, you should have good electrical, electronic and/or mechanical aptitude, to include troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of such equipment and systems as AC/DC motors, industrial controls, compressors, backup generators, etc. You should also have a clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc; the ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams; and a working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc (120VAC). You must be comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces. And you must be service-minded and customer-focused.
Maintenance Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1033647196
Date Posted: 11/19/2024 11:53:03 AM
City, State: Marshalltown, IA
Category: Food
Salary: $35
- $35
Job Description
Position Details:
• Title: Maintenance Technician
• Location: Marshalltown, IA (30 mins SE of Des Moines)
• Shift: 3-2-2-3 schedule. Openings on 2nd shift
• Compensation: $26-$35/hr. based on experience + O/T = W-2 $65-$80K
• Benefits: Excellent upward mobility, paid holidays, 401K, full medical, dental, vision
• Travel: None
• Relocation package: a full relocation package is approved for this role.
Position Description: Maintenance Technician
Company is looking for Mechanical Technicians in support of their Marshalltown, IA facility. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain equipment plant wide. You will need to be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to take on and complete projects and support production needs. To maintain all Distribution equipment. Refrigerant compressors, evaporators, pneumatic system. Electrical Circuits, Water Treatment Program, Perform thorough Preventative Maintenance task. Housekeeping. Daily Engine room rounds.
Requirements The ideal fit for these roles is an electrical or electronic control professional with a fundamental understanding of mechanical components from the military. Company has great success with hiring military technician with all mechanical, electrical, and electronic backgrounds. Candidates should be problem solvers and can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. The ability to aid in the development of SOPs for the maintenance department is essential for this position. While not required, any experience in the following is beneficial:
• Conveyor belting
• Bearings
• Gearboxes
• V-Belts/Sheaves
• Chains/Sprockets
• Conveyor Rollers
DC Maintenance Supervisor
Job Ref: # EB-1867128871
Date Posted: 10/22/2024 11:49:43 AM
City, State: Marshalltown, IA
Category: Food
Salary: $75,000
- $85,000
Job Description
Position Details:
Title: DC Production Supervisor
Location: Marshalltown, IA (30 mins SE of Des Moines)
Shift: 2nd & 3rd shift, 2 openings on each shift
Compensation: Base salary $75K + OT opportunities + quarterly bonus = W-2 $85 - $100K 1st year
Benefits: Excellent upward mobility, paid holidays, 401K, full medical, dental, vision
Travel: None
Relocation package: a full relocation package is approved for this role.
Position Description: DC Supervisor
As a DC Supervisor you will work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department and in plant facility. Attend meetings as scheduled or called. Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency, and productivity of production workers; ensure proper training of employees. Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules (on time delivery). Apply company employee relations and union contract policies in all dealing with employees. Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production. Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a strong leader with 3 or more years of leadership experience. You need to be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, to subordinates, superiors. Attention to detail and safety are extremely important for this position as well. This is a Union environment, this position is non-union, but you need to be aware of operating in a union facility.