Field Service Controls Technician

Description

Acara Solutions is looking to hire a Field Service Controls Technician for our client located in Cincinatti, Ohio.

Pay: $27-$30/hour

Hours: First shift - OT involved if over 40 hours

**Must be able to travel (reimbursement)**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise installation and startup of machines at the customers' plant and maintain all working components as determined by customers' needs.
2. Travel to customers' location(s) to supervise installation of our machines at the customer's plant and perform startup of new machine.
3. Perform field trouble shooting on both warranty and repair orders.
4. Review jobs in the shop as production is in progress for possible field service problems.
5. Perform electrical fault/functions on customer's machinery, including PLC.
6. Work in various software systems.
7. Assist with machine debug and run off on our floor.
8. Training of other employees and/or customers on machines.
9. Prepare service reports on jobs in the fields.
10. Assist Field Service Supervisor when required.
11. Other functions as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
May assist in training of temporary /new employees.

Job Requirements

- College degree in electrical engineering OR 2-3 years of technical experience in manufacturing automation, material handling, and/or machine control.

- Must have product component level knowledge, programming experience and PLC AND AutoCAD experience.

- Position requires multiple projects be handled at one time.

- Communicate verbally and/or in writing with other employees, other departments, supervision and customer relating to work in progress, problems and/or completion. Must be able to present information to groups of employees, customers, vendors etc.

- Must have valid drivers license

- No visible tattoos

Physical Demands:
Stand for prolonged periods of time on concrete floor. Will be required to kneel, squat, stoop, recline, climb, crawl, and/or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to adjust visual focus. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, over 50 lbs with assistance of a lifting device.

Work Environment:
Traditional shop atmosphere. Subject to temperature variance based on season. Loud noise level. May be exposed to various fumes or smells based on job.

Travel:
Extensive travel throughout North America to customer job site for start ups, machine commissioning, and warranty work as dictated by project. Some International travel required.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.