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Field Service Technician
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Also Known as:
Final Operations Technician, Metallurgical Lab Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Service Technician, Experimental Machining Lab Manager, Value Stream Manager, Quality Technician, Engineering Technician, Tool Room Supervisor, Support Technician
What is a
Field Service Technician
?
The Field Service Technician is a trained professional engaged in performing the field installation and its maintenances. Technicians are responsible for the field operation, troubleshooting, repair and client training of devices in an assigned location. They may also include training a plant’s maintenance team or other key colleagues on how to perform equipment maintenance.
The Field Service Technician delivers the service and customer assistance during field visits as per the client’s requirements. They manage all onsite fitting, patch-up, maintenance, and test cases. Technicians perform the diagnosis for the network and associated errors or technical issues and find the proper way out.
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Why Become
Field Service Technician
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
8,800
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology
Industrial control software
What Does a
Field Service Technician
Do?
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
87,100
professionals
2028:
89,400
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
8,800
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$62,990
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
CNC Machine Operator
CNC Machinist
Machine Operator
Common Next Positions
Production Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Maintenance Technician
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