Equipment Director jobs in Wayne, NJ

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Erika Record Baking Equipment, a growing bakery equipment distributor in Northern New Jersey, is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the multi-faceted role of an Equipment Technician. We are looking for a highly driven individual with a strong understanding of equipment electrical systems, a strong mechanical foundation, the ability to work well and communicate in a team environment, and the ability to adapt to tasks that may change several times a day.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to repair and maintain the various systems of the equipment we represent.

• Answer incoming support hotline calls. This includes providing technical support andassistance inordering parts.

• Render service to our customers at their facilities promptly and professionally.

• Participate in equipment installation and end-user operational training.

• Participate in department planning, including weekly department meetings and providing feedback when prompted.

• Active management of assigned tasks, including ongoing repairs, customer work orders, andremanufacturing efforts.

• Provide technical support to the sales team.

• Participate in industry trade shows. This includes on-site booth preparation, assisting visitors during show hours, post-show cleanup, etc.

• Prepare and maintain work orders on both jobs currently being performed and long-term projects.

• Participate in daily shipping and receiving activities if needed.

Requirements

• A working knowledge and experience with computerized logic systems (PLCs, HMIs, etc.).

• A working knowledge and experience with electrical power conditioners (Frequency drives, Phase inverters, buck/boost transformers).

• Must be able to read electrical schematics.

• A basic foundation in mechanical repair is preferable.

• 3 years of commercial/industrial equipment service experience.

• High school diploma.

• A strong work ethic, driven and self-motivated team player capable of meeting individual and company goals.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

• A customer service-oriented approach towards each client interaction.

• Willingness to learn.

• Willingness to participate in activities not directly tied to service and parts.

• Knowledge (both verbal and written) of foreign languages is a plus, especially Spanish.

• Must own basic hand tools.

• Some travel may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonuses

• Medical insurance, including health, dental, and vision

• Paid vacation, including ten annual holidays.

• 401K retirement plan

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Servo Motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Salary info:

$35 - $40 / hr