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Mechanical Field Service Technician

Chesapeake, VA 23324

Posted: 12/20/2024 Industry: Light Industrial Job Number: 40168910 Pay Rate: $25-30 / hour

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Field Service Technician position in Chesapeake Virginia! 

Job Duties entail but are not limited to: 
  • Significant travel to customer sites required. (60% overnight travel – Typically 250-mile radius) – Services paper mills, power plants, water treatment plants, etc…
  • Removal and reinstallation of equipment serviced in our shop [electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, etc.]
  • Utilize basic rigging skills to safely move equipment on and off foundations and transportation means. 
  • Precision alignment of rotating equipment using dial indicators and laser alignment equipment.
  • Performing mechanical diagnostics on operational equipment utilizing vibration analysis along with physical inspection and visual examination. 
  • Working on existing equipment in customer facilities, performing in-place repairs and field maintenance.
  • Interfacing with end users / customers to assist in determining the cause of mechanical failures and to help produce proactive solutions to mechanical failures.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years working in mechanical environments.
  • Must be familiar with an industrial safety environment. 
  • Knowledge of rigging practices is required.
  • Possess a positive team player attitude and overall motivation to succeed.
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements for position, including but not limited to ability to be on feet for an extended period, bend/stoop/kneel as needed, use of both hands, and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds up and down multiple levels of industrial environments.
  • We are a service industry on call to our customers 24/7/365.  To meet our customers’ needs, employees must be able to work overtime as needed.  This will include extending normal shift hours and/or days and emergent call-in work outside of assigned shift.
  • Must be a good communicator, have a positive attitude, able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to complete written reports for work done on customers’ sites is required.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • High mechanical aptitude is required.
  • Training and experience in vibration analysis, laser alignment, and repair of electric motors, pumps & generators are a plus.  
 
Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm *Hours vary according to need/travel
Pay:
  • $20-$25/hour based on experience
 

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