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Field Service Technician - Industrial Systems

Sagent, Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32573

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Summary Of Job Functions This role is a field-based position responsible for delivering on-site customer support, equipment maintenance, and technical troubleshooting across an assigned geographic region. Field Service Technicians operate independently and are accountable for ensuring equipment uptime, customer satisfaction, and consistent, high-quality service delivery. Technicians must meet all field‑specific requirements, including technical proficiency, demonstrated field readiness, a clean driving record, and successful completion of any required exams, certifications, or licensing. As a Field Service Technician, you will perform scheduled service calls, emergency repairs, and equipment installations for equipment such as scales, slicers, ovens, wrapping stations, and packaging machinery commonly used in grocery stores, delis, and similar retail environments. Reliable transportation is essential; daily driving may account for several hours of your workday while traveling to customer locations within your territory. Training will be provided by experienced Sagent technicians to help ensure you are fully prepared for field assignments. Primary responsibilities include performing calibrations and preventative maintenance (PM) on weighing and wrapping equipment independently within your designated business area.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

Perform on-site repairs, installations, calibrations, and preventative maintenance on customer equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and PC-based issues, including module-level diagnostics

Configure, network, and troubleshoot wired and wireless devices

Communicate effectively with customers, clearly explaining findings, next steps, and service work performed

Travel within the assigned service territory; participate in a rotational on-call schedule (typically home nightly)

Maintain an accurate personal inventory of service parts; complete annual counts with less than 5% variance

Accurately document all service activity and close work orders in a timely manner

Submit expense reports and required paperwork promptly

Maintain company-issued equipment including tools, laptop, phone, and test devices

Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including Weights & Measures procedures

Assist and collaborate with the Scheduling Analyst, Service Support Team, and field colleagues

Provide detailed problem analysis when escalating issues to higher-level technical personnel

Maintain strong professional relationships with customers, colleagues, sales teams, and leadership

Maintain accurate daily timekeeping and activity punches

Participate in the regional on-call rotation

Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Proficiency of Acquired Skills, Aptitude, Capability

Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving ability

Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving electro‑mechanical, electrical, and PC-based issues

Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems for device configuration and troubleshooting

Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, device connectivity, and communication protocols

Ability to learn and utilize proprietary service software and diagnostic tools

Strong customer-service orientation with clear, professional communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state Weights & Measures licensing

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Education, Certifications, Skills

Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Experience installing, repairing, or servicing processor-controlled or PC-based equipment

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (MVR required)

Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

Five (5) years of relevant experience in engineering, electronics, instrumentation, IT, or electromechanical repair (or equivalent combination)

1–3 years of electro‑mechanical repair experience (weighing industry experience preferred)

Customer-facing or field service experience preferred

Ability to obtain required training, certifications, and Weights & Measures licensing

Residence within the assigned service territory

Ability to work overtime (typically 10–15%; may reach 25% based on business needs)

Ability to travel overnight (typically ~10%; may reach 25% based on business needs)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Prolonged periods of driving a vehicle for several hours per day

Prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, or working in tight spaces

Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.

Ability to work in environments with exposure to chemicals, solvents, machinery, moving parts, dust, dirt, cold temperatures, or fumes

Willingness to wear required PPE and protective equipment

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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