Service Technician, TechniBlend Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TechniBlend/ProBrew is looking for a self-starter, ambitious candidate to join as a Field Service Technician to deliver world-class technical customer service and support. This person will work directly within the Technical Service Group and manage multiple customers and projects. Service Technicians frequently correspond with customers; maintain oversight on equipment, service machinery, and travel to customer facilities. The goal is to drive service success that improves customer satisfaction, maximizes customer retention and increases profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support TechniBlend/ProBrew (OEM) equipment and systems at customer production facilities
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical errors with equipment and determine proper solutions
  • Remotely monitor the effectiveness and performance of equipment via remote access software and direct communication with customers
  • Perform modifications, upgrades and routine maintenance to existing equipment in order to meet customer needs and requirements

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform trouble shooting of mechanical, controls, and instruments at fabrication shop or at customer site locations
  • Work well with customers and fellow technical service and engineering personnel
  • Provide training to the customer staff on equipment operation
  • Produce timely, accurate and detailed service reports
  • Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations and modifications as required
  • Schedule and plan service calls and customer visits

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Willingness and ability to learn and develop technical field service aptitudes
  • Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment
  • Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules
  • Willingness to travel 50%-75% of the time (primarily domestic / USA)
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends
  • Able to effectively organize, schedule, and carry out work assignments with minimal supervision
  • Learn to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams
  • Understanding of the safe operation of hand tools and power equipment
  • Effective communication skills, verbal as well as written
  • Ability to develop skills in problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Basic / developing technical knowledge of process and/or industrial automation

Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform mechanical and physical tasks

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

  • Interest or experience with Brewing, Food & Beverage processing equipment experience a plus
  • Ambitious, fun & flexible
  • Organized, with strong time management skills and a strong work ethic
  • Technical curiosity is critical
  • High attention to detail

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Any experience in installation, industrial maintenance, and troubleshooting of processing systems is a plus
  • Attained or working toward Associates or technical degree in engineering or related field required. – Prefer higher level education in engineering, electronics, programming, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and process systems used in the brewing, food & beverage production industry
  • Basic understanding of control systems and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), especially Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley systems
  • Basic understanding of mechanical process equipment such as pumps, valves, meters and other components
  • Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office, Excel and Word

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type: Full Time

Experience: Entry Level

Functions: Technical Service

Industries: Primary-Brewing, Food & Beverage

Company Location: Greater Milwaukee Area (New Berlin, WI)

www.techniblend.com/career

TechniBlend/ProBrew designs and manufactures engineered process & packaging machines for the craft brewing, food & beverage, consumer products, and chemical industries. Our equipment utilizes cutting edge technology to improve our customers’ productivity, efficiency, and product quality while delivering a high rate of return on their investment. We supply continuous inline and batch blenders, inline carbonation systems, membrane and spray deaeration, flash pasteurization, CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems, complete brewhouses, canning lines, complete cellar systems, refrigeration systems, and complete turnkey breweries & plants. Many of our customers are some of the world’s most familiar brands such as Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Kraft Foods, MillerCoors, Sam Adams, and many craft breweries.

TechniBlend is a Certified 2019/2020 Great Place To Work!!

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