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 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 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.

Perform building maintenance such as electrical wiring piping painting lighting etc. as required.

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 re-installation 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).

1. 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 are 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

Certificates and Licenses:

Maintain a valid drivers license.