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.

The 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/ControlLogix, 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
• OT, holidays, and Saturdays are paid time ½. Sundays are double time. Time is calculated from the moment you leave home to your return.

Interested parties may respond to this posting or contact Sean Broom at his office at Executive Directions & Pinnacle International or through his profile on LinkedIn. If you are not interested but know someone who is looking, their contact information can also be forwarded to Sean, or Sean’s information to them.