Field Service Technician I

Barry-Wehmiller

. Provide project management, equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support for Alliance products .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, equipment installation, and troubleshooting of industrial machinery, with a strong focus on customer support and training. Proficient in PLC programming and mechanical systems, ensuring effective communication and rapport with clients.

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PLC ProgrammingElectrical/Mechanical TroubleshootingCustomer SupportEquipment InstallationIndustrial Equipment Knowledge

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingHMI ProgrammingSystem AuditsPreventive MaintenanceVariable Frequency DrivesReading BlueprintsAssembling Mechanical SystemsUnderstanding Control System Networks

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTraining and Coaching

Tools & Technologies

Siemens S7 PLCsSiemens STEP7 / Portal SoftwareAllen-Bradley SLC500 PLCsRockwell Software RSLogix500Allen-Bradley Compact Logix PLCsRockwell Software RSLogix5000Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Material Handling EquipmentIndustrial MachineryMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsIndustrial SensorsAnalog/Digital PositioningControl System NetworksE-Verify

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide project management, equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support for Alliance products
Travel independently to customer sites for equipment service, installation, and training
Arrange travel with travel agents, airlines, and rental car companies
Install equipment and associated machinery for new or existing production lines
Perform service calls including troubleshooting, electrical/control work, system audits, preventive maintenance, rebuilds, retrofits, and system training
Represent the corporation professionally and build customer loyalty and future sales opportunities
Troubleshoot equipment start-up and design problems during installations, internal debugging, and acceptance testing
Perform PLC and HMI programming logic independently or with Engineering
Serve as on-site supervisor/project manager for equipment installation and training
Establish rapport with customers and act as the single point of contact
Assist with installation and training schedules
Complete documentation, timesheets, expense reports, trip reports, and other paperwork
Provide process-improvement reports and feedback to Engineering and Manufacturing
Perform factory machine acceptance testing, identify defects, obtain signed acceptance certificates, and escalate issues
Train and coach new Field Technicians
Develop and deliver operator and maintenance training at customer locations
Train customer personnel on equipment functions, safety, operation, interfaces, service requirements, spare parts, manuals, and technical support
Provide telephone support for technical issues and recommend solutions
Participate in the After Hours Emergency Call Program and maintain the Inbound Call Service log
Follow mechanical, electrical, controls, and hydraulic safety practices and policies
Use computers, software tools, hand tools, documentation, and procedures to perform service work
Assist fellow Field Service Technicians at project locations
Provide technical support for customer issues or assist the Assembly department while in the office

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of High School graduate or G.E.D.
Associates or bachelors degree in technical field preferred
1-3 years supervising, installing, and maintaining material handling equipment or other industrial machinery
Strong electrical/mechanical/PLC background
Strong technical background in industrial equipment
Willing to travel an average of 75% or more
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other standard business software
Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical knowledge, including reading blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings
Proficiency in assembling and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Mechanical troubleshooting and intermediate electrical troubleshooting
Understanding of control system networks, especially Industrial Ethernet
Experience with industrial sensors and analog/digital positioning
Competency with Variable Frequency Drives
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of PLCs and machine language, including reading ladder logic, uploading and downloading programs to PLCs and HMIs, monitoring inputs and outputs, and performing basic programming under Engineering guidance
Siemens S7 PLCs and Siemens STEP7 / Portal Software
Allen-Bradley SLC500 PLCs and Rockwell Software RSLogix500
Allen-Bradley Compact Logix PLCs and Rockwell Software RSLogix5000
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
Capable of full range of body movement and good dexterity
Able to sit or stand for extended periods
Good balance and lack of fear of heights while working on ladders
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments
E-Verify is used

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K with employer match
PTO
Paid holidays
Bonus program
Reasonable accommodations during the interview process