Field Service Technician – Pan-IndiaCompany: Pneumatic Power Tools & Co. (PPT)

Website: www.strappingtoolppt.com

Job Location: Anywhere in India – Field-Based Position

Travel Requirement: Extensive travel across India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Technical Service & Customer Support

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Qualification: ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical experience

About PPTPneumatic Power Tools & Co. (PPT), established in 1975 and headquartered in Kolkata, is a manufacturer of industrial strapping equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and industrial packaging solutions.

As we expand our sales and service operations across India, we are seeking a skilled, hands-on Field Service Technician to provide technical support and maintenance services to customers nationwide.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, customer-focused, comfortable with frequent travel, and capable of independently troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities1. Equipment Servicing & Repair

- Perform on-site installation, inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of PPT industrial tools and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment failures and identify appropriate corrective actions.
- Service industrial steel strapping tensioners, sealers, combination tools, cutters, and other related equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, calibration where applicable, and replacement of worn components.
- Test repaired equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Minimize customer equipment downtime through efficient diagnosis and repair.

2. Customer Visits & Nationwide Technical Support

- Travel to customer factories, steel plants, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and industrial sites throughout India.
- Respond to customer service requests and coordinate visits with PPT's sales and service teams.
- Conduct equipment demonstrations, commissioning, and operator training.
- Provide customers with recommendations for proper equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.




- Maintain skilled relationships with maintenance teams, plant engineers, and purchasing departments.

3. Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)

- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance visits under customer AMC agreements.
- Inspect equipment and recommend preventive maintenance or component replacement to avoid breakdowns.
- Identify opportunities to introduce AMC packages to customers without existing service agreements.
- Support renewals of service agreements through reliable service and customer engagement.
- Coordinate AMC service documentation and customer feedback with the service department.

4. Spare Parts & Service Revenue

- Identify worn or damaged components requiring replacement.
- Recommend genuine PPT spare parts and repair kits.
- Prepare technical recommendations and spare parts requirements for quotations.
- Maintain records of parts used and equipment repaired.
- Identify opportunities for additional service business, equipment replacement, and product upgrades.
- Coordinate with the sales department to communicate new business opportunities discovered during customer visits.

5. Service Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare service reports for each customer visit, documenting equipment condition, faults identified, repairs performed, and spare parts required.
- Maintain accurate service histories and pending repair records.
- Provide regular updates to the Service Manager.
- Track customer complaints and follow up until resolution.
- Report recurring equipment failures to PPT's engineering and quality teams to support continuous product improvement.
- Technical Skills RequiredPractical experience with pneumatic or hydraulic equipment, industrial hand tools, or packaging machinery.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems,



air pressure regulation, valves, seals, cylinders, and related components.
- Familiarity with hydraulic pumps, hoses, seals, and hydraulic troubleshooting is preferred.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and basic technical diagrams.
- Ability to use common workshop tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
- Basic computer skills for preparing service reports and communicating with the head office.

Candidate ProfileWe are looking for an individual who:

- Has 2–5 years of experience in industrial equipment servicing, mechanical maintenance, or field technical support.
- Is comfortable working independently at customer industrial sites.
- Is willing to travel extensively throughout India, including occasional overnight stays.
- Has strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-service mindset.
- Can communicate effectively in Hindi and/or English. Regional language proficiency is an advantage.
- Can maintain professional relationships with industrial customers.
- Holds a valid driving licence, preferred.
- Demonstrates strong safety awareness and follows site safety requirements.

Experience servicing strapping tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic cutters, or industrial packaging equipment is especially desirable.

- Work Location & TravelCandidates may be based anywhere in India.
- This is a travel-intensive field service role, not a work-from-home position.
- The technician will visit customer facilities in multiple states based on service requirements.
- Travel, accommodation, and eligible business expenses will be reimbursed as per company policy.
- Technical training and product familiarization will be provided at PPT's facilities when required.
- Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Travel and accommodation reimbursement as per company policy.
- Performance incentives for eligible service and AMC business, subject to company policy.
- Product-specific technical training.
- Opportunity for long-term growth within PPT's expanding nationwide technical service organization.

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