Job Description
Job Description
JW Hicks, Inc. is an American manufacturing/design company located in Northern Indiana specializing in high technology ceramic products for the metals industry. Currently we are looking to add a Technical Service Representative to our team. This person will serve as primary contact for customers regarding products and services supplied by JW Hicks. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot technical problems, the ability to communicate with various customers in either technical details or layman’s terms and has a heart for “Doing it Right.”
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure proper use of JWHI products on customer site
- Respond to product performance issues; troubleshoot problems in conjunction with JWHI Engineering and Application groups
- Maintain and develop customer relationships
- Encourage/teach customers to follow proper standard operating procedures and safety features
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% of the time
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with ISO standards
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to all levels of the customer organization
- Ability and willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-year degree in Technical System Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent area of study
- 2 years’ Industry experience (shipyard, steel mill, or some other manufacturing plant/factory experience)
- Competence in interpreting mechanical drawings
- Steel flow control experience beneficial
- Ability to use computer software to analyze data and produce reports
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment
- Report Writing Skills
- Understanding of statistics and process control
- Familiarity with OSHA industrial safety standards
Benefits
- 401 (k)
- Health, dental, vision and life insurances
- Paid time off: holiday, vacation and personal days
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Production bonuses and profit sharing
Company DescriptionFor over 40 years JW Hicks has been creating specialized refractory solutions for the primary metals industry. We are a Northern Indiana based manufacturer that values our teammates and their contributions to our continued success. While a position may be specific, there is great opportunity for future mobility within the company. JW Hicks employs knowledgeable and skilled people in many roles and is able to support individuals who would like to excel in their career. The Company has transparent goals and direction, and shares successes with all team members. If you are a person who gives uncommon attention to detail, takes pride in ownership and has an enterprising spirit, you will thrive in our quality-oriented workplace.
Company Description
For over 40 years JW Hicks has been creating specialized refractory solutions for the primary metals industry. We are a Northern Indiana based manufacturer that values our teammates and their contributions to our continued success. While a position may be specific, there is great opportunity for future mobility within the company. JW Hicks employs knowledgeable and skilled people in many roles and is able to support individuals who would like to excel in their career. The Company has transparent goals and direction, and shares successes with all team members. If you are a person who gives uncommon attention to detail, takes pride in ownership and has an enterprising spirit, you will thrive in our quality-oriented workplace.