Mechanical Service Technician
Job Title: Mechanical Service TechnicianLocation: Perrysburg, OhioSummary:The Mechanical Service Technician acts as an advocate for the company providing customer service in the office and on-site worldwide. General scope of duties includes machine installation, commissioning, maintenance, and basic guided repair of PLC and PC-controlled systems, and supporting development, designing, and manufacturing of the equipment in a unique machine industry - including such machines in the photovoltaic industry like vacuum coating and automation.
International travel is required. This is a full-time exempt position with limited supervision.Job Responsibility: Installation, start-up, and hand-off acceptance of equipment and upgrades worldwide. Will support the development, designing, and manufacturing of the equipment.Execute and meet agreed timelines set by the Customer and Project Management. Summarize work activities, collect data, and send clear and concise e-mails to main office as necessary. Provide remote customer support via email, phone, or other means.
Submit reports weekly to summarize daily activities and work hours. Ensure safety practices are followed and maintained including near-miss reporting. Wear appropriate clothing and PPE as needed whenever potential hazards exist. Make use of methods, checklists, and procedures established by Engineering.
Contribute and provide feedback to checklists and procedures. Adjusts and operates certain equipment to complete assigned task safely and timely. Participate in Failure Analysis and feedback to Engineering. Will assist with the setting or positioning to secure machinery.
May be required to assist in performing basic electrical duties. For example, running and terminating wires to code, but primary focus is on mechanical installation activities. Assist in other areas deemed necessary by Department Manager to help achieve optimum company goals such as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D.
Assist or support other Vital engineering teams across all global offices when projects require higher than normal resources. May lead onsite installation crew consisting of subcontractors and Vital employees. Will develop daily action plans and execute for installation activities.
Requires minimal supervision. Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 8-12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work requirements.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required. Must be able to fly both domestically and internationally.