Job Description

Overview

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, recognized for innovating new technologies in the industry. They are seeking a Service Technician to service car wash systems across the United States, emphasizing independent work and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repair of car wash systems at customer sites.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
  • Interact with customers reflecting courtesy and integrity.
  • Serve existing accounts by analyzing work orders and planning travel schedules.
  • Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints and suggesting improvements.
  • Complete and submit accurate documentation in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Safeguard company and customer information.
  • Comply with safety codes and regulations, including OSHA standards.
  • Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
  • Report any work-related accidents or injuries within 24 hours.
  • Maintain customer confidence by keeping service information confidential.
  • Clean and inspect company-provided service vehicles weekly.
  • Assist in the training of new Service Technicians.
  • Contribute to team objectives by supporting colleagues.
  • Maintain the highest level of skills for service of specified systems.
  • Provide status updates on service work performed on-site.
  • Train customer personnel on equipment use.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED required; preference for Technical School graduates.
  • Five years minimum of hands-on installation or construction field experience.
  • Prior experience in Electrical, Automotive, HVAC, or Welding is a plus.
  • Travel required.
  • Proper coordination and motor skills to work with power/hand tools.
  • Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Position requires up to 30% travel.
  • Hours may vary.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Hammond, IN

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Indiana, where the middle half runs $23–$31/hr across 95 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 31% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Hammond, IN

Hammond, IN currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 172 other active welding openings from 110 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Hammond, or widen the search to Indiana.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are NCW (36), Aerotek (6), and SMS group (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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