Field Service Technician
Company: Yamato Corporation
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: About Yamato: Yamato is a global leader in advanced
weighing, filling, and inspection solutions, with a legacy dating
back to 1920. The company manufactures weighing technology used in
heavy industrial and food applications. Learn more at
YamatoAmericas.com Yamato Corporation Offers Exceptional Employee
Benefits At Yamato Corporation, we prioritize the well-being of our
employees. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide 100% company-paid
premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life
insurance and both short- and long-term disability options. Your
health is important to us, and we are committed to supporting it.
401(k) with Company Match & Immediate Vesting: Eligibility for our
401(k) plan begins the first day of the month following 30 days of
service, with a 4% company match on employee contributions of 5% or
more. Best of all, you are fully vested in the employer match from
day one. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We understand the importance
of work-life balance. Our employees accrue 18 days of PTO each
calendar year, allowing you to rest, recharge, and focus on what
matters to you most. PTO Carryover Benefits: Enjoy flexibility with
our PTO carryover policy, which allows a portion of unused PTO to
be carried over into the following year, providing you with
additional time off when needed. 10 Company-Paid Holidays:
Celebrate and unwind with 10 paid holidays each calendar year,
ensuring you have time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without
current or future sponsorship. Must reside within a commutable
distance of our Lake Forest, California location to be considered.
Bilingual proficiency preferred (e.g., English and Spanish). Job
Function : Assists customers with the installation or
troubleshooting of their equipment either by phone or travels to
their facility to physically perform these tasks. Makes
recommendations for upgrades to improve line performance based on
product run. Requirements: Essential Functions : Performs all
services related to inspections, maintenance, repair
troubleshooting, training and start-up of equipment sold to
customers. Recognizes any problems that might occur during an
installation and address them to the customer or one of our
engineers to figure out how to resolve the issue. Recognizes
potential problems with existing equipment and develops solutions
with the ability to adapt to various engineering designs,
applications, and process criteria. Requires vast knowledge of
running different types of products on our machinery and ability to
recognize problems that may occur. Reads and understands wiring and
function diagrams while working on equipment. Includes up to 90%
travel time and work on weekends when needed. When not at a
customer location, provides customer phone support. Conducts
training classes and answers customer questions. Assumes leadership
role during large installations. Additional Responsibilities:
Trains other company field service technicians. Checks to ensure
customer facilities are suitable for installation of our machinery.
Manages complex and special customer projects. Works as assigned to
cover absences and balance the workload at busy times of the year.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No Qualifications: Associate degree
in electrical/mechanical engineering or five to ten years of
experience in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of
packaging machinery. Ability to communicate with customers in a
diplomatic and professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of
leadership skills. Technician must be proficient in computer skills
such as Microsoft office. Should have a valid driver's license and
must be insurable. Requires a passport to travel outside of the
United States. Bilingual in Spanish is considered a plus. Located
within 1 hour of a major airport. Ability to climb ladders and
platforms averaging 15 feet high. Able to handle short periods of
time in cold, damp or warm plant environments during customer /
prospect visits. Physical Demands: While performing duties of this
job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with
hands and arms, climb or balance, and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl. Technician must also be able lift 50 lb. and work
flexible hours based on assignments. Must be able to use standard
hand tools and work in small areas. Climb ladder, height tolerance
(not afraid of heights). Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Must be able to operate motor vehicle.
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Keywords: Yamato Corporation, Aliso Viejo , Field Service Technician, Engineering , Lake Forest, California
