Field Service Technician

Krones Inc. is the United States subsidiary of Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, a world leader in the manufacture of fully integrated packaging and bottling line systems as well as integrated brew house and processing systems, IT solutions and warehouse logistics systems. Ready to travel the world on us? Krones Inc. has an incredible opportunity for a motivated and skilled Field Service Technician with a passion for providing top-notch service! Your Responsibilities: Receives trip assignment from inside schedulers; makes travel arrangements to arrive on time according to customer requirements. Interviews customer to determine machine problems; performs basic troubleshooting on machine functioning; verifies where problem is located. Performs hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on specified Krones Inc. machines to ensure machine is functioning correctly according to specifications; coordinates with customer and Parts department to order any needed parts Troubleshoots and modifies or edits programs of Programmable Logic Controller’s (PLC). Audits and documents missing or bypassed safety devices on Krones Inc. machines and replace or repair. Trains customers for successful operation and maintenance; may show operators how to do changes for different size or format packaging; provides preliminary invoice for customer signature. Works under the direction of senior technicians to start-up new machines, checks power system and wiring; observes lockout tag out process to check machine components functionality; establishes that product is moving through properly; communicates with internal staff to solve technical problems or project issues. Prepares concise, accurate, professional and timely Equipment Acceptance Reports, Service Work Reports, Expense Reports and other support documentation for customer visits; communicates with KHS internal staff to report on service activities; completes and submits reports within 3 weeks after the end of a job. Periodically inspects customer spare parts inventory and recommends additional parts orders as needed for successful equipment maintenance and operation. Who you are: Bachelor in computer or electrical engineering with good mechanical skills or comparable education/training Familiarity with the metric system and ability to read blueprints. Ability to succeed in a dynamic team that performs technical work assignments requiring good judgement and critical thinking. Experience performing preventative maintenance on machinery and systems. Experience using precision tools. Self confidence and friendly appearance. Communicate effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction. High flexibility and ability to travel 90-100% of the time. What Krones can offer you: ✅ No work, no worry, as Krones guarantees your 40-hour week salary if you are not assigned a job. ✅ Generous starting wages ($28-$34/hr) commensurate with skills and experience. ✅ Looking for overtime? We got your covered! ✅ 4 job levels for technicians as well as a variety of other career pathways ✅ Additional pay perks for extended work travel – apply, interview to learn more! ✅ Per Diem (allowance for meals) per GSA standards – on average $15K per year. ✅ Travel expenses for work covered with company credit card. Also, you can earn travel points for your next vacation. ✅ Annual Service bonus - up to one month of pay. ✅ We offer vacation and sick time, if you are unable to use it all within the year, no problem you will be paid out unused vacation up to 40 hours and all unused sick time. ✅ 10 paid holidays with no waiting period. ✅ If you work on a Saturday, you will receive overtime regardless of the number hours worked within the week. ✅ Competitive benefit package to cover your needs including no premium cost for our dental and vision plan – currently paid by Krones Inc. ✅ Invest day one with Krones Inc. in our 401(k) plan. Company match of 5%. ✅ $5,000 Sign on bonus. If this sounds like what you are looking for and you are ready to become a leader in the industry – we want to hear from you! Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Rotating weekends Weekends as needed Application Question(s): How many years mechanical experience do you have working on industrial equipment? Do you have experience programming PLC's? How often do you use the metric system? Experience: automation programming: 3 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required) Work Location: On the road