NewVendTech Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) I have an upcoming interview for the position of "Vending Technician". I have less than 6 months experience on repairing vending machines and delivering drinks. The job description is "The Vending Technician is responsible for the installation, set up, repair and ongoing maintenance of vending, cooling and or/fountain equipment while assuring the highest level of customer satisfaction and beverage quality" ... I'm just not sure what to expect for this interview, and I really wanna nail this job. What do you think I should expect? I'm also wondering what they mean by "and or/fountain equipment" These are the job responsibilities. Observe mechanical devices in operation and assess to locate causes of trouble. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections then repair or replace. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts. Start up and operate devices to test their performance. Refurbish new and used equipment in service shop. Assure safe operation of assigned vehicle by completing vehicle safety check daily. Complete repair order the same day a problem is detected to avoid unnecessary repair cost. Edited July 12, 2022 by NewVendTech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) They are probably looking for someone like me, not a trainee. I would be shocked if they would even pay someone like me. Canteen wouldn't. They want someone that can move and install machines safely - all kinds of machines from fountain equipment to cold foods and Bevmax 4s. Fountain equipment is the soda machine at Circle K. You need to get some years under your belt working to learn all of these things before you take a job like this. Do you know how to do the Brix setting on a fountain machine? Do you know what the CO2 seal on the tank looks like and which side faces the tank? Do you know all the equipment moving tools and how to clamshell machines? Do you know what machines you can install alone and when you need help? Do you know how to program coffee machines; of any make? Can you open a soda machine and have problems present themselves to your eyes from a visual inspection - such as a setup issue? Do you have the factory troubleshooting guide for AP frozen machines and the AP refrigeration test harness? Do you have your refrigeration certification in medium temp? Do you have and know how to use refrigerant gauges on a compressor? Can you use the gauges to diagnose a cooling problem, not just for recharging purposes? I'm not faulting you for wanting this job but unless they are looking for a trainee you probably won't get it. It doesn't sound like they are "willing to train the right candidate." This interview would be a very good learning tool for you to see how well you stack up to their expectations. It's always possible that they are shooting for the sky and willing to take someone with a little training. There won't be many candidates so you never know. Edited July 12, 2022 by AZVendor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewVendTech Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) I do not know how to do any of those things, I just know some basics and I always had help at my previous job. The only reason why I'm applying to this job is because they said requirements are 1 YEAR of vending and refrigeration experience, so i figured I would give it a shot. I don't think they are looking for someone experienced as you, like you mentioned. I wonder if I can get the job if I show how eager I am to learn.They pay $64,000 a year. But ya my experience is very low. Just gonna give it a shot, see how it goes. I would be more than willing to learn everything necessary and study on my own time as well. They also ask that I provide my own tools. These are the job responsibilities Observe mechanical devices in operation and assess to locate causes of trouble. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections then repair or replace. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts. Start up and operate devices to test their performance. Refurbish new and used equipment in service shop. Assure safe operation of assigned vehicle by completing vehicle safety check daily. Complete repair order the same day a problem is detected to avoid unnecessary repair cost. Thanks for the help man. Edited July 12, 2022 by NewVendTech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Depending on how many street repairs need to be done on a regular basis they are overreaching a bit on their desire to also have this person refurbish machines in the shop. They have also had someone build a ridiculous list of job responsibilities. It looks like some government agency or a lawyer wrote them. I almost can't visualize what they expect someone to be doing in some of those line items. The pay is high so they seem to be willing to pay for the right experience. Not being able to do even some of what I suggested will probably rule you out. Their desire for someone with fountain experience along with the ambiguous job description could mean that is primarily what they run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Sounds to me like you are applying to work for a bottler. By all means, try to get it if you want it but when they say 1 year experience, I'm sure they mean one year full-time tech. They probably want to throw you some tools and a van and send you out ASAP. Maybe they can set you up with someone first to learn. I have 16 years experience on snack and soda machines but that's as an operator/driver. One year as a FT tech for a large company will easily know as much as me if not more. If it is a bottler, you really only need to worry about soda machines, coolers, and fountain machines. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendo Mike Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 That's honestly a really good salary for someone with next to no experience. There's a lot to learn and AZ just makes it look easy :). Bottlers are looking high and low for good help. I know plenty techs that are retiring after 30 years and service mgrs that are out loading machines because they can't get reliable help. They're happy to train techs using their own methods and are really just looking for someone they can count on. If you're a disciplined, hard worker that knows which end of the screwdriver to hold and is willing to follow directions, you may well be on a great path to a long career. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewVendTech Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 I really appreciate all of your feedback, the interview is for Keurig Dr. Pepper. Ill let you know if I get the job. Thanks Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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