Technical Support Specialist
Lincoln ElectricAbout the role
Lincoln Electric Automation, Fort Loramie, OH, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, specializes in laser welding, robotic welding and fixturing, press automation, and tube bending/fabricating systems which further strengthens Lincoln Electric’s already strong position as a market leader.
Req. ID: 23893
Position Summary
This job involves providing technical support of our customers small to large custom robotic welding (arc, spot, laser) and cutting systems, material handling, press transfers, and metal forming systems including the topics of maintenance, troubleshooting system problems, system installation, robot programming, customer training and documentation. Responsibilities also include providing technical support for Field Service Technicians.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming technical phone support calls, emails and chats for internal and external customers
- Coordinate technical issues with appropriate resources for resolution
- Proper communication and timely follow up with customers
- Maintain detailed records of interactions to enable departmental knowledge
- Coordinate logistics and technical support for LEA Field Service Technicians
- Generate knowledge content for external and internal use
- Facilitate coordination and documentation for repairs and rebuilds
- Ability to work flexible hours to ensure appropriate customer support levels
- Ability to provide high level of customer satisfaction in high pressure situations
Technical Skills Required:
- Minimum 5 years experience required in industrial automation, integration, field service or robotic arc welding or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years technical experience with ABB or Fanuc robot platform
- Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills
- Must have experience with GMAW
- Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints
- Ability to develop and document procedures
- PC literate in MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Behavioral Skills Required:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic agenda
- Resourceful with strong problem solving skills
- Must be able to solve difficult customer problems
Job Scope
This job involves providing technical support for our internal and external customers via all communication channels (e.g. phone, chat, email, etc.).
Key Measurements
Key measurements will include:
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
- Ability to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and respect.
- Must maintain and update customer project files.
- Must seek additional opportunities for preventive maintenance, training, and field service with customers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: Work is usually a mix of sedentary and walking. Use of the telephone is extensive. In the office there is minimal reaching, bending and lifting in relationship to documents and stored records. Work environment: This individual may have to sit for long periods of time. The noise level is usually moderate and hours may be irregular.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!
Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Ele
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