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Service Technician - Commercial Solutions Divison
Apply Now Submit a Referral Job ID REF13936A Date posted 07/24/2024 Address 1635 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI Job Type Full-time Job Status Non-ExemptMiller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Service Technicians on our Engineering team play a crucial role as knowledgeable professionals engaging with our customers, Service Partners, and engineers to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and evolve our innovative welding and plasma cutting systems within the Commercial Solutions Division of Miller Electric.
As the voice of our division, our Service Technicians must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills as well as be adept in conflict resolution and enthusiastic about finding creative solutions to our customers unique challenges so that we may provide positive and memorable customer experiences.
What you will do and impact:
- Handle inbound and outbound calls, emails, and live chats to provide accurate & satisfactory guidance on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, parts selection, and proper application of our products to our service partners, end users, and sales representatives.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary team of Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Welding engineers to develop products from original concept prototypes to production by providing guidance on technical documentation, parts lists, and design-for-serviceability strategy.
- Sustain existing product lifecycles by reviewing and revising parts lists, service parts kits, service memos, owner’s manuals, and technical manuals.
- Leverage data and insights gathered from customer calls to provide feedback to engineering team. Recommend and influence process improvements to reduce warranty claims and customer pain points.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety-focused culture within the laboratory environment by working safely with electricity, hand tools, power tools, pneumatics, and electromechanical equipment to perform hands-on repairs of warranty-returned units, reconditioning them for sale.
- Manage challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers, offering patient assistance and support to identify their needs, research solutions, address complaints, and provide resolution.
- Maintain ownership of customer interactions throughout the lifecycle of their request, following-up and escalating as necessary.
- Create service files to effectively administer & document detailed warranty claims.
- Build relationships with our Service Partners, providing updates and information about their accounts, repair labor payment, shipping, and warranties.
Qualifications:
What you need to do to be successful in this role:
- Be a highly motivated team player with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication as well as strong active listening skills. The ability to write accurate and concise documentation is expected.
- Must be proficient in conflict resolution and problem-solving. Creativity and adaptability are key.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Currently possess or enrolled and actively pursuing working toward an associate degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field. Successful completion of degree required.
- Familiarity and comfort in the use of schematics, multimeter, hand tools, and power tools
- Possess basic computer skills
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
- Position requires bending, sitting, squatting, and standing
- Travel up to 5% may be required
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- At least one year of customer service
- At least one year of technical troubleshooting
- At least one year of welding experience
- Ability to speak fluent Spanish or French is a plus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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At ITW, we value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
Equal Opportunities
ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Read more information here.
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