The Kendall Group · 8 hours ago
Service Technician
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company serving various industries including Electrical and Automation. The Service Technician will be responsible for field service and valve repair, including instrumentation startup, calibration, and troubleshooting.
ElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Valve or Instrumentation start-up, configuration and documentation, calibration, trouble shooting, installation review and problem-solving solutions or systems, and repair
Confirm with field service customers work scope, tool requirements, and site time to accomplish work
Respond and provide service in the field as needed and required
Assemble and test automated and control valves
Assemble product to specific drawings and standards
Certification of backflow preventer test kits
Technical training from Manufacturer’s
Schedule workorder assemblies with salespeople and shipments with the shipping department
Basic wiring of switches, solenoids, position indicators, and control devices
Read job blueprints
Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
Utilize database programs, Work Order Generation and Work Order Updates
Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc
Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of shop facilities
Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Work Experience: Entry Level
Education: High School diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use Excel, Word and web-based software applications; basic math skills
Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and customers; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions
Ability to see/sit/talk and hear
Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
Ability to stand, walk, and crawl
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center/manufacturing facility
Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Travel: Must be able to travel 60-80% of the time, up to 40% overnight travel
After-Hours Work: This position requires participation in after-hours service calls to support customer needs outside of regular business hours
Preferred
Work Experience: 1 years' experience in valve automation, instrumentation maintenance
Certificate: Certification in the operation of a forklift truck, CDL license
Company
The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group is an electronics wholesaler and supplier that focuses on lighting and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Schrager
Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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