Field Service Technician

AMVT LLC is a distinguished and successful company specialized in developing, building and installing optical sorting machines. We deliver custom solutions to our customers who are primarily active in the food industry. With our innovative technology we help our customers reduce their costs for their product processing but at the same time maintain an optimal product quality. Through AMVT’s continuous search for innovation and its corporation with reward winning research institutes through-out the world, it always has the latest detection technologies available to solve the most complex sorting problems. We count on the expertise of our team of many employees, spread over 8 locations in the US and together with our strong agency network we want to be a reliable business partner for our customers by strongly focus on service, quality and high-tech solutions. In order to support our growth plans in the United States we are currently looking for reinforcement for our team in California. We’re hiring a Field service engineer (Fresno-Turlock-Modesto area) THE JOB You’re responsible for installing, servicing and maintaining the equipment at our customer facilities according to the specifications. Partly you can solve issues by phone but most of the time you will go on site After installing the sorting machine you give technical training and education to your client on how to set-up the machine, use it and fix first line failures. You also give advice on how to maintain the machine You share your field experiences regarding bottlenecks and how to fix them with your service and engineering colleagues You’re also responsible for the administrative processing of the work performed and you write work instructions if necessary You report to the service coordinator YOUR PROFILE Work location: California Home location: preferably situated around Fresno Experience level: 5 years of experience as (service) technician. Experience in machinery is an asset Diploma: technical high school diploma or GED, associates or bachelor’s degree in a comparable mechanical or electronical field or equal by experience Working hours: flexible schedule in day shift. Travel frequency: about 140 days/year in the field. Experience with travelling is a big plus Languages: English (excellent). Spanish is a plus PC knowledge: MS Office and Windows Technical knowledge: forklift certificate and/or welding diploma is a plus Characteristics: communicative and client centered, analytical, problem solver, work independently, flexible and never lose your cool in stressful situations THE OFFER You’ll be working in a high-tech environment where quality is focus and where there is a lot of investment in R&D so your technical knowledge will always be up-to-date Because of our wide variety of machines and the tailored solutions we offer your job is very versatile and technically challenging You’re in direct contact with our customers so you’re thé face of our business We offer you a dynamic and varied job with the freedom to give it your own spin You’ll be working in a growing SME where we do not like to think in boxes and where there’s room for initiative. Our organization is characterized by informal contacts, a family atmosphere and an environment where change is central Competitive market-based wage paid time off and sick pay as well as a comprehensive internal training program. Job Types: Full-time, Internship Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Extended hours Monday to Friday Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in electrical? Experience: Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required) Programmable logic controllers: 2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Ripon, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required) Work Location: On the road