Field Installation Technician

Description

Acara Solutions has a direct placement opportunity as a Field Installation Technician for our global industrial equipment client. This position requires weekly travel (East coast U.S.), and candidates should expect to be out of town usually Monday-Thursday. All expenses covered by the company.

Here's what you'd do:

• Execute the installation of machines throughout the United States. Responsibilities to include unloading, spotting, mechanical reassembly, network connection and communication verification and final checkout of equipment.
• Coordinate installation activities with the Program Manager, End Customer, and team.
• Provide onsite demonstration to machine users and end user personnel.
• Perform onsite mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform basic controls troubleshooting and program updates.
• Perform comprehensive post install inspection of the equipment and complete a formal engineering signoff document.
• Prepare service reports for all work done in the field and submit to engineering.
• Prepare and submit expense reports for expenses accumulated while in the field.
• Make travel arrangements and manage an efficient travel schedule.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay: $25/hour plus regular overtime to include all travel time
• Monday-Friday work schedule, remote work when not traveling
• Health, dental and vision coverage 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401k including company match beginning first day of employment
• Annual bonus
• 11 company paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Company laptop and cell phone

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mechanical based field installation or service role
• Basic understanding of computer operating systems, networking, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• HS Diploma or GED

**Please note, visible tattoos that are not covered by shirt/pants, including visible neck/face tattoos, are not permitted for this position**

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Higher education degree in a technical field
• Experience in a travel-based role
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Identify work process problems and possible solutions

Physical Demands:Stand for prolonged periods of time on concrete floor. Will be required to kneel, squat, stoop, recline, climb, crawl, and/or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to adjust visual focus. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, over 50 lbs with assistance of a lifting device.