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Job Description
Company Overview:
Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.
Role Summary:
Join our team as a Field Service Technician and keep Beck actuators—the gold standard in mission-critical applications—running flawlessly at customer sites worldwide. You'll commission new installations, troubleshoot and repair complex electro-mechanical systems, and deliver the reliability that power plants, refineries, and industrial processes depend on. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, a high school diploma, 2 years of technical training, and 8-10 years of hands-on experience with industrial equipment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Inspect Returned Equipment:
Evaluate actuator mechanical subassemblies by visually checking for signs of excessive wear or other mechanical issues. Interpret schematics to trouble shoot electrical deficiencies using multimeters, hipot testers, and custom functional test equipment.
Document and Process Deficiencies:
Electronically record all identified issues to support quoting and subsequent repair job creation.
Repair and Refurbishment:
Perform electrical and mechanical repairs and refurbish actuators to restore them to like-new condition. Validate completed repairs using final line test equipment to ensure they operate per original specifications.
On-Site Commissioning and Service:
Travel to customers' facilities to commission new equipment by verifying the mechanical installation is correct and checking the customers' power and signal connections within the actuators. Operate installed actuators to confirm connected equipment operates without issue. Conduct general service work, including troubleshooting, replacement of motors, control assemblies, transformers, electronic chassis, and digital control modules.
On-Site Reporting and Compliance:
Document all work performed on-site, including daily travel time and service hours. Attend customer required safety training sessions, either online or in person, prior to site visits.
Professional and Personal Requirements :
Ability to read schematics Experience troubleshooting, repairing and testing electro-mechanical equipment Willingness to travel approximately 2-4 times per month Must be willing to drive (rental car provided) or fly to customer facilities on short notice Ability to work with customer's representative in a safe and professional manner Ability to follow worksite instructions and procedures Complete site specific training requirements in advance or on site as required Proficient in general shop mathematics Methodical and detail oriented and able to work independently Good communication and interpersonal skills Predictable and reliable attendance is required
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma 2 year technical degree in electronics with 10 years of work related experience.
Physical Requirements:
Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on occasion. Must be able to climb ladders Must be able to work outdoors in cold and warm weather Indoor work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have hands-on experience performing field service, commissioning, or startup of industrial equipment at customer sites? How many years of hands-on experience do you have troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electro-mechanical industrial equipment? Ability to
Commute:
Newtown, PA 18940 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
