Commissioning Technician

Pay: $30 - $36 per hour, based on experience.

The Commissioning Technician supports the startup, commissioning, and ongoing performance of process equipment and automated systems. This hands-on role provides electro-mechanical and automation support at customer facilities and performs factory acceptance testing at CSI.

You’ll work closely with CSI’s Controls Engineering team and customers across industries including food, dairy, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, biotech, and nutraceutical manufacturing. Frequent overnight, extended-stay, weekend, and after-hours support may be required.

This is a travel-forward position. The Commissioning Technician is based at CSI's Springfield facility and works extensively at customer sites across the United States. Travel averages approximately 50 to 60% of scheduled workdays and varies with project schedules and customer requirements.

If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, solving technical challenges, and helping customers get their systems running safely and reliably, this is your kind of role.

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless-steel process equipment and service for manufacturers in the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We are a growing company built on teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are our greatest resource, and we invest in their development through training, collaboration, and opportunities to grow.

• Commissioning & Startup
• Start up, commission, and provide sustaining support for automated process equipment and systems at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems, electrical circuits, instrumentation, and automation controls during startup and early production.
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) at CSI, including electrical and mechanical equipment hook-up in accordance with safety requirements.
• Train customers on proper system operation and maintenance, respond to support requests, and provide after-hours assistance when systems are coming online.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate degree in Electromechanical or Mechatronic Technology, or equivalent, preferred. Valid driver’s license, required.
• 4+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Maintenance or production experience in a food manufacturing plant; awareness of food safety and continuous improvement
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems and electrical circuits/equipment using 480
  
  VAC/3/60, 120 VAC/1/60, and 24 VDC power
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and Rockwell Software experience, preferred

• Competitive compensation: $30-$36 per hour.
• Opportunity to work on specialized stainless-steel process systems across multiple industries
• Hands-on role with direct impact on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities within installation, operations, and leadership teams
• Company culture centered on taking care of employees and customers

CSI offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for internal career advancement
• Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

• Travel averages approximately 50 to 60% of scheduled workdays over a year and varies with project schedules and customer requirements.
• During active startup and commissioning assignments, the technician remains at the…