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Applied Industrial Technologies · 3 days ago

Actuator Service Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial technologies. The Actuator Service Technician will assist in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electric actuators, ensuring proper maintenance and operation at customer facilities.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities
Determine repair requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment
Overhaul and repair of various types of electric actuators from brands such as Limitorque, Bettis, EIM, Auma and Rotork
Must have the ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams
Will need to know or learn how electric actuators interface with the valves; multi-turn vs quarter-turn; and valve types as it relates to actuator settings: close on position vs close on torque
Ability to establish the skill level of a subject matter expert on all types of electrical actuators
Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop
Perform service requests as assigned with limited supervision competently
Communicate and provide feedback to the actuation supervisor, follow direction and guidelines
Advise plant personnel on correct maintenance and operating procedures
Provide both the company and the client an accurate record of work performed, and actions taken, with conclusions and recommendations as required
Check equipment after installation and prior to startup of actuators and associated equipment within the allotted time and in a professional manner, assuring that all customers’ problems are handled with a minimum delay
Troubleshooting and repairing equipment in the field. The equipment will primarily consist of Electric Actuators but may also include products of other manufacturers
Drive vehicle to and from job sites in a professional manner
Maintain a clean work environment and organized vehicle
Follow all safety guidelines set forth from the company both FCX and customer

Qualification

Electric actuator troubleshootingReading electrical diagramsRepairing electric actuatorsTechnical drawing interpretationCustomer service

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
One year of experience working in direct contact with customers on service-related activities
Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams
Ability to establish the skill level of a subject matter expert on all types of electrical actuators
Must have the ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams
Determine repair requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment
Overhaul and repair of various types of electric actuators from brands such as Limitorque, Bettis, EIM, Auma and Rotork
Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop
Perform service requests as assigned with limited supervision competently
Communicate and provide feedback to the actuation supervisor, follow direction and guidelines
Advise plant personnel on correct maintenance and operating procedures
Provide both the company and the client an accurate record of work performed, and actions taken, with conclusions and recommendations as required
Check equipment after installation and prior to startup of actuators and associated equipment within the allotted time and in a professional manner, assuring that all customers' problems are handled with a minimum delay
Troubleshooting and repairing equipment in the field. The equipment will primarily consist of Electric Actuators but may also include products of other manufacturers
Drive vehicle to and from job sites in a professional manner
Maintain a clean work environment and organized vehicle
Follow all safety guidelines set forth from the company both FCX and customer
Work will require but limited to, lifting, climbing, forklift certification, safety training, site-specific training and periodic/random drug/alcohol screening
Must be customer oriented willing to work overtime as required
Understanding this may involve evening and weekend call in, often times with very little notice
Out of town travel may be required
Late evenings or weekend work is required as scheduled to support plant turnarounds, major projects, or when technician is on call

Company

Applied Industrial Technologies

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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Wells
VP - CFO & Treasurer
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Kelly Massee
Business Partner
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