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These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:\nThe Customer Support Technician will utilize technical knowledge and controls expertise to independently support one product line at a high level and provide basic support for 1-2 additional product lines by resolving customer issues, testing new technology, and assisting in the development of proactive services. This dual role position serves as both the primary customer service representative and technical service representative for all incoming second shift requests, working independently with minimal supervision.\nSchedule: 3:30PM - 12:30AM Sunday through Thursday.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nServe as the primary point of contact for all incoming customer requests during second shift, triaging calls appropriately-routing parts inquiries to the parts department, escalating issues to the next shift when necessary, or providing direct technical support as the situation requires.\nCommunicate with customers from a technical perspective to understand and resolve equipment issues.\nRespond with urgency to resolve unplanned customer issues, including providing breakdown support for component replacements (loading HMIs, drives, PLCs) as necessary.\nProvide support for “on the go” programming changes with minimal supervision\nVPN into customer machines remotely to troubleshoot PLCs, drives and devices during second shift hours\nDocument customer issues and resolutions in the asset management system to develop equipment history files for future troubleshooting and support.\nUtilize ERP system to find parts and arrange shipment to customer outside normal business hours\nUtilize technical skills and expertise in controls and processes to support the team and customers.\nReview customer data routinely and react to alarms, investigate customer downtime, develop insights and provide actions for customers for improved productivity and efficiency.\nIdentify continuous improvement opportunities to increase overall effectiveness and support proactive and measurable process improvement results to ensure consistency and standardization of best practices and tools.\nProactively communicate with product line engineering team by recommending machine changes and bringing forward the voice of the customer.\nEngage in the evaluation, implementation, and testing of new technology\nCreate and sustain an environment of safety.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\nA two-year associate degree in electro-mechanical, electrical design, or a related field and five years of machine troubleshooting experience, or a high school diploma and seven years of machine troubleshooting experience.\nExpert in controls and machine processes for print equipment.\nKnowledge or skills on flexographic printing presses is a plus but not a requirement\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:\n Proficient in Rockwell and Indramat software\n Knowledgeable Rockwell and Indramat hardware \nStrong technical and troubleshooting skill set with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues independently\nExcellent customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple types of inquiries and prioritize effectively\nSelf-motivated with strong decision-making capabilities\nProficient in mechanical, pneumatic and control systems.\nAbility to travel several weeks per year to customer sites and the main factory for training\nCOMPETENCIES:\nCustomer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.\nInstills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.\nDrives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.\nCommunicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.\nOptimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.\nCollaborates - Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.\nEnsures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.\nLEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:\nThis position does not directly lead other team members.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nBend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time\nLift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally\nWalk, stand or otherwise move about continuously\nExposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection\nTypically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer\nOccasionally travel by car or air\nPosition is fully remote with occasional travel requirements\nSecond shift schedule with ability to train on first shift as required\nCompensation\nThe approximate pay range for this position is $36 - $45 per hour. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.\nDISCLAIMER\nThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills, and is subject to change at any time.\n#LI-MP1\nAt Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.\nBarry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. 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