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Field Service Technician
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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$51,899 / year median in Michigan
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Onsite or in-house run off, servicing, repair and/or installation company products
- In-process inspections at subcontractor facilities
- Provides technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of equipment
- Serves as a customer contact on technical and service-related issues
- Diagnoses and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures
- Determines most cost-effective repair / resolution
- Prepare service reports for internal and external customers
- Performs general maintenance tasks and resolves less complex problems immediately, while more complex issues are identified to a higher level of support Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience preferred, but not required
- High school diploma/GED
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics
- Ability to use typical hand and power tools
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Be literate in English speaking and writing
- Average computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint