Service Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, this person will respond to calls for routine and complex packaging equipment installation, maintenance and repair needs by Piedmont National customers and sales personnel, performing such functions that will result in the successful completion of the tasks assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned and are subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

· Perform installations of new and used equipment to the satisfaction of the customer and conduct training sessions with customer personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment installed.

· Accomplish repairs to customer owned equipment when called upon to do so in a timely manner.

· Evaluate technical problems both in person and over the phone and determine proper technique and materials necessary to solve the problem.

· Identify and locate the parts needed for repairs and either purchase them locally or order them as required.

· Fully complete, properly execute and promptly submit Service Order forms (Service Tickets) to insure proper billing of all installation and service calls.

· Make joint calls with sales personnel and assist in present and future sales opportunities.

· Perform repairs and refurbishments to stock equipment as required by the Technical Service Manager.

· Inspects, tests, repairs, and maintains the electrical and mechanical systems in a safe manner within a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility.

· Supports the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility.

· Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems including valves, solenoids, and manual and automatic controls, which includes but is not limited to press and finishing glue systems, banding lines, and corrugator hydraulics.

· 80%-90% travel.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Associate degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in this or related field.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· General mechanical and electrical knowledge in the design and operations of packaging machinery.

· Ability to identify and solve mechanical and electrical problems quickly.

· Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively. -1-

· Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying and sometimes uncomfortable environmental conditions including the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, supervisors, other departments, and the general public.

· Computer literate with the ability to interface with equipment PLCs.

Ability to drive stick shift box truck approximately 26 feet long.