Field Service Technician

Job Title:

Field Service Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, setup, and troubleshooting of machinery. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical (hydraulic/pneumatic) and electronic issues, conducting machine audits, and performing preventative maintenance. This role involves installing, commissioning, and setting up products at customer facilities, identifying root cause problems, and providing training to customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

+ Perform maintenance and setup work on machinery.

+ Troubleshoot and repair machinery mechanically and electronically.

+ Conduct machine audits, repairs, and preventative scheduled maintenance.

+ Install, commission, and set up products in customer facilities.

+ Diagnose problems, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and reassemble machines.

+ Identify and articulate root cause problem statements while troubleshooting.

+ Changeover and setup change parts running clearance and timing.

+ Provide training to customers and coworkers.

+ Engage in equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance to support internal operations.

Essential Skills

+ 4 plus years of mechanical/electrical experience OR field service experience.

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Experience working with customers.

+ Previous programming experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum two-year technical school training in a related field.

+ Intermediate level of experience with AUTO CAD Mechanical and Electrical.

+ Manufacturing experience in the food and beverage industry.

Work Environment

This role requires up to 100% travel, including some weekends and nights, primarily within the U.S. and occasionally to Canada. When not traveling, you will work at a large, clean manufacturing facility with automated equipment. Most travel trips last between 5-10 days, with some extending up to 3 weeks. You must live within an hour of an airport. The position involves 12-hour workdays, approximately 60 hours a week.

A company credit card is provided for travel expenses, and a per diem for meals is offered. Personal vehicle use is reimbursed for mileage, though flights are encouraged.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eastlake,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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