Air Compressor Field Service Technician

Air Compressor Field Service Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs duties required to service repair and install air compressors air-dryers and related

electrical components while increasing customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical and electronic equipment using various electrical multimeters
  gauges and hand & power tools to diagnose problems and determine the proper operation and maintenance of
  
• equipment including reviewing corrective procedures. Inform the customer of problems and receive
  repair approval.
  
• Disassemble and repair air compressors dryers and related components by replacing worn or damaged
  parts and test run the equipment to ensure proper operation.
  
• Read and understand electrical schematics general arrangement drawings etc. for troubleshooting and
  equipment assembly.
  
• Measure clearances tolerances and dimensions of parts with micrometers and calipers to ensure critical
  components are assembled to specifications.
  
• Prepare repair quotes indicating the costs of parts and labor needed to repair equipment.
  
• Layout and install new or specialized equipment on site including verifying operating voltage rigging and
  installing equipment fabricating necessary structures and securing equipment.
  
• Discuss proper installation and operation of new equipment with customers and perform necessary start-up
  
• Checks to ensure operating requirements are met.
  
• Discuss warranty terms & procedures with the customer.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce breakdowns.
  
• Control handle and dispose of hazardous wastes such as solvents oils and Freons under the E.P.A.
  Guidelines & regulations.
  
• Cut thread and assemble steel pipe and fittings for air system fabrication.
  
• Use welding equipment and cutting torches to fabricate metal as needed.
  
• Complete service call report documents identifying problems noting repairs made & parts used and
  giving appropriate customer recommendations; submit to department coordinator for processing and billing.
  
• Maintain adequate and accurate product inventory in the service van.
  
• Ensure routine van maintenance is performed on the company vehicle as scheduled or required.
  
• Ensure the customer manager and JHF salesperson are informed and briefed on each service call
  performed.
  

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend factory technical schools for certification purposes for authorization to start up new equipment
  and to perform warranty work.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• Minimum three years of related experience to gain sufficient knowledge to perform the
  duties of this position.
• Certificate or Associates from tech school; Have appropriate refrigeration certifications as well as
  the skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair refrigerated air-dryers (Including removal and reinstallation of
  Freon compressors). Have basic computer skills for checking parts for jobs and diagnosing/repairing equipment in the field.

Skills and Abilities: (may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this

position).

Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid

conclusions.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Ability to apply judgment and deal with problems involving standardized situations

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Work Environment: (Environmental conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this

job).

• Subject to indoor and outdoor environments enough noise for workers to shout to communicate.
  Hazards such as moving mechanical parts electrical current explosive material and high heat.
• The worker may be required to wear a respirator
  
  

Physical Demands: (Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of

the functions of this job.)

Standing walking sitting climbing balancing stooping or crouching kneeling crawling reaching

pushing

grasping feeling talking and hearing.

Heavy work exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently

and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less along with the ability to judge distance and space relationships bring objects into sharp focus and see up and peripheral vision required. Must also have the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Machines Tools Equipment and Work Aids: (may be represented but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with

this position).
1. Hand/Power tools
2. Welder: Mig and Arc
3. Computer

Travel Requirements:

Frequency: Daily to customer sites