FIELD INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

$41,200 - $91,000/Yr

Laitram - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New Orleans, LA

1,001-5,000 employees

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Field Installation Technician at Intralox is responsible for traveling to customer sites to install conveyor systems and related equipment. This role involves mechanical assembly, fabrication of parts, and collaboration with various teams to ensure successful project execution. The technician will also manage travel arrangements and maintain safety standards on-site while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Travels to client sites and initiates mechanical assembly of conveyor systems and related equipment.
• Responsible for fabrication of miscellaneous mechanical parts.
• Assists with assembly of electrical controls panels.
• Assist in organizing materials on-site according to build schedules.
• Act as liaison between installation site, Project Manager, Kitting, Superintendents, Shipping and on-site contractors.
• Submit daily reports on project dashboard to communicate progress and/or challenges that occur on site.
• Responsible for scheduling all travel arrangements (i.e. Airfare, hotel, rental cars).
• Safely operate various lift equipment.
• Diligently manage travel expenses and corporate card purchases.
• Follow the attendance policy of the Department.
• Promote and participate with continuous improvement efforts as needed.
• Maintain and enforce a safe work environment by following all safety procedures and policies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in mechanical assembly of conveyor systems and fabricating miscellaneous mechanical parts.
• Proficient with powered tools, forklifts, and vertical lifts.
• Previous experience with the operation of lift equipment.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be a team player and interact with internal personnel at all levels, external vendors, contractors and sales staff.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and meet strict deadlines.
• Very strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel for extensive periods; as much as 80% or more per year.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to follow the policies and practices as noted in employee handbook.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position as detailed in the functional job description, including the requirement to lift and carry 70 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, flexible schedules, and weekends as required.

Nice-to-haves

• An Associates Degree or five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Strong employment references performing sheet metal fabrication, machining, package machinery assembly, construction, electrical panel building, and/or equipment installation.
• Previous experience with Oracle operating system (Information Management System).
• Previous experience with using Smartsheet.
• Certification in operation of lift equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Flexible spending account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long term care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefits