Field Service Technician

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Located in San Diego, CA

Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 BOE

  • Client looking for a Field Service Technician in San Diego

     

    Key Job Functions: 

    The Field Service Technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CNC and industrial equipment at customer and government sites. Much of this work is performed under U.S. Government preventive maintenance contracts, which cover scheduled PM and reactive service on CNC and industrial machinery at military installations and other government facilities, along with commercial PM contracts and service calls as scheduled.

    The position coordinates with the Service Manager, the Lead Technician, and the Program Manager on scheduling, parts, and reporting, and is accountable for completing scheduled visits on time, documenting every visit, and meeting contract response times. This position also supports the Nellis AFB paint booth maintenance contract in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contract requires a 12 hour response to emergency service calls and a 48 hour response to unscheduled service calls, and meets those response times with whichever technician is available. The Field Service Technician may not always be the technician sent to Nellis AFB, but if they are the only available technician, they will be assigned the call and are expected to respond within the contract time frame.

    This is a travel-forward position with regular overnight travel. When not scheduled for field service, the technician works from the San Diego shop supporting the manufacturing team with machine maintenance, setup support, and equipment troubleshooting. 

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

    Preventive Maintenance and Service Calls 

    • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on CNC and industrial machinery for government and commercial contract customers per contract equipment lists, task orders, and PM plans, including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and calibration per OEM specifications. 

    • Respond to reactive service requests, diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, and complete repairs to return equipment to service. 

    • Repair and maintain industrial equipment including CNC mills and lathes, shears, press brakes, ironworkers, saws, plasma tables, lasers, and related machinery. 

    • Support equipment transport, rigging, installation, and setup as required, and deliver or pick up parts, materials, and supplies. 

    Nellis AFB Paint Booth Maintenance and Emergency Response 

    • Respond to emergency service calls at Nellis AFB within 12 hours and unscheduled service calls within 48 hours when assigned. If the only available technician, the Field Service Technician will be assigned the call. 

    • When assigned, perform scheduled monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive maintenance on aircraft paint booths, media blasters, air compressors, desiccant air dryers, exhaust fans, air make-up units, breathing air systems, and related equipment per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and OEM requirements. 

    • Support the 96% monthly equipment operational rate and quarterly OSHA Grade D breathing air testing, and escalate issues to the Lead Technician and Program Manager immediately upon discovery. 

    Manufacturing Support 

    • When not scheduled for field service, support the manufacturing team at the San Diego shop with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of shop equipment. 

    • Assist with machine setups, tooling changes, equipment rebuilds, and facility maintenance as directed by the Head of Manufacturing. 

    Documentation and Customer Communication 

    • Maintain accurate service records, including maintenance and repair history, in the PM tracking workbooks and SharePoint, and complete inspection checklists and reporting documentation required for government deliverables. 

    • Communicate clearly with customers and government points of contact regarding scope of work, findings, and next steps. 

    • Prepare quotes, coordinate materials, and review service contracts and repair requests prior to and during service execution. 

    • Obtain and maintain access credentials for military installations and other government facilities where VetPowered holds service contracts, and represent VetPowered professionally on customer and government sites. 

    Quality, Safety, and Compliance 

    • Perform all work in compliance with  AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, safety requirements, and ITAR obligations. 

    • Maintain accurate job records, inspection and test records, and service records, PM checklists, and PM tracking workbook entries. 

    • Provide flexible support across manufacturing and facilities as priorities shift with production needs. 

    • Perform other duties as required in support of the department and company goals. 

    Qualifications & Work Experience: 

    To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. 

    • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical certifications or education preferred. 

    • 3 or more years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC or industrial machinery, paint booths, air compressors, or similar industrial equipment. 

    • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly, including overnight stays and short-notice travel for emergency service calls; ability to obtain and maintain access credentials for military installations and other government facilities. 

    • Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. 

    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, OEM manuals, maintenance schedules, and government Performance Work Statements; proficiency with precision measuring tools and calibration methods. 

    • Experience with CNC controls (Fanuc or similar), PLC systems, electrical diagnostics, air compressors, and air handling systems preferred; familiarity with OSHA breathing air standards (29 CFR 1910.134) a plus. 

    • Experience working within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system preferred. 

    • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

    • Veterans and those transitioning from military service are encouraged to apply. 

To Apply: 
 
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