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Field Service Technician
Location
Alabama
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Field Service Technician
ZEISS Group
• Install, Repair, Troubleshoot, Service and Calibrate high tech machines at customer locations. • Demonstrate customer service skills and knowledge with a high level of passion and dedication. • Demonstrate your ability to learn new skills on high tech CMM’s (Coordinate Measuring Machines) utilizing mechanical and electronic aptitude. • Perform necessary administrative paperwork in a complete and accurate manner. • Be Solutions-oriented with the ability to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced and innovative environment. • Travel requirement is 90-100% within the service area, including international travel as needed. • Other duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Minimum, High School graduate, completed GED or equivalent
- AS/BS in Electronics, Industrial Mechanics or training and experience from Military Technical School OR 4 years related experience is required
- Prior experience working with hand tools and basic electrical test equipment
- Microsoft operating system knowledge is required
- Capable of unassisted physical lift of one article weighing up to 75 pounds
- Able and willing to work minimum of 50 hours per work week
- Regular + OT
- Ability to work in an industrial production shop floor environment
- Valid Driver License required
- Excellent communication and customer service aptitude.
- Previous experience installing and troubleshooting industrial electronics, machines, or computer systems is a nice to have
- Previous CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) installation and troubleshooting experience is preferred however not required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
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