Job Title: Metal Detection Service Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Metal Detection Service Technician to join our team in Newton, KS. The ideal candidate will have a strong electronics experience and be responsible for the setup, inspection, diagnostic support, and PLC programming of metal detection equipment. This role involves significant travel to customer sites to assist with installations, start-up training, and equipment debugging.

ResponsibilitiesSet up, inspect, diagnose, and provide phone technical support for metal detection equipment.Load software and perform PLC programming.Assist customers with start-up training, complete installations, and perform debugging of metal detectors and related equipment at customer sites.Essential SkillsStrong electronics experience.3-5 years of experience in electronics troubleshooting, including running electronic diagnostic equipment.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to travel on short notice, including weekends, with travel expected up to 50% of the time.TroubleshootingElectricalCalibrationInstrumentationSolderingMechanicalPC board repairData entryAdditional Skills & QualificationsPC Board repairInstrumentationPneumaticsWhy Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive team where your skills and expertise will be valued. Enjoy a role that offers significant travel opportunities and hands-on experience with cutting-edge metal detection equipment. We are committed to providing a positive work-life balance and promoting professional development.

Work Environment

This position requires traveling for 3 out of 4 weeks each month, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered. The role is hourly and requires strong customer service orientation. You must be solid in front of customers and provide excellent phone technical support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newton, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $83200.00

BENEFIT SUMMARY (US)
Full Time – Hourly Non-exempt

PAID HOLIDAYS (8 + 1 floating holiday)
New Year’s Day\tMemorial Day \tIndependence Day
Labor Day\tThanksgiving Day\tDay After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve\tChristmas Day\t
One Floating Holiday (TBD by Management)
Paid Holiday Shutdown – 12/24 – 01/01

VACATION
90 days - one year, 40.0 hours
After two years, but less than five years, 80 hours
Five or more years, but less then ten years, 120 hours
Ten or more years, 160 hours

NON-WORK BENEFITS
- Personal Time-Off (PTO) accrued on the basis of four hours for each month of service with the Company up to a maximum of forty-eight hours of PTO per year. New employees begin earning PTO upon hire and may begin using this benefit after 90 days of employment.
- Bereavement Leave
- Significant illness compensation paid in accordance with applicable paid and/or unpaid leave policies

HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM (at optional cost)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Dental Insurance
2 PPO options available
1 high Deductible option available
Single, Employee + Children, Employee + Spouse and Family coverage
•\tTobacco users pay a surcharge (medical only)
•\tSpousal eligibility, carve-out for employed spouses with health insurance options from employer
- Enrollment begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

OTHER INSURANCE PROGRAMS (eligibility first of the month following employment)
- Short Term Benefits paid by the company (11 weeks of Short Term Disability Benefits).
- Long Term Disability Benefits (optional paid by the employee - up to age 65).
- Base Life Insurance policy (1x Annual base salary) paid by the company, additional life insurance available
at group rates.
- Critical Illness (optional – paid by the employee)
- Accidental (optional – paid by the employee)

401(k) PLAN (eligibility first of the month following 30 days of employment)
- Employees may contribute between 4% and 60% of their pre-tax dollars to a pre-determined annual maximum. Enrollment is automatic on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Discretionary employer match is $0.50 on the employee’s behalf for every $1.00 the employee defers up to 6% of annual compensation. Vesting schedule: 100% vested at 3 yrs. of service.

OTHER EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- FLEX-PLAN Medical Program allows you to pay, with pre-tax dollars, for medical/dental/child care/ dependent care expenses that are not reimbursable. Flex-Direct card availalbe. Eligibility is same as medical and dental insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college credit courses and vocational education courses applicable to your vocation.

WALTER F. BUNTING and JUNE A. BUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS
- Scholarship competition for employee’s college-age children, both for university and vocational training.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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