Field Service Technician

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION REQUIRES INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL TRAVEL

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Field Service Technicians for two distinct openings: one for mechanical technicians and another for electrical/electronics technicians. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial machinery across global client locations.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial machinery at client locations globally and work at the manufacturing building when not traveling.
• Travel nationally and internationally to install machines in various countries including Europe, Costa Rica, China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, and Italy.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and work with AC/DC motors and drives, ranging from 480V to 3000V.
• Manage the installation of machinery on job sites, collaborating with contracted workers to ensure accurate and efficient installations.
• Lay rail, hydraulic hosing, run pipe, lay cable, and test equipment as required.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Represent the company professionally, interfacing with clients to ensure timely project completion and addressing issues promptly.
• Handle equipment installations ranging from $100,000 to multi-million dollar strip coating, melting, and forging equipment.
• Work a minimum of 50-55 hours per week, with potential for 60+ hours, especially during international travel.
• Use Microsoft Office and Excel for communication and deadline management.
• Utilize hand and power tools, including volt meters and oscilloscopes, for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Travel locally (30%) and overnight (70%) as needed for installations and service calls.
• Complete at least 6 months of local training before undertaking independent assignments.
• Drive to client sites within 300 miles, using a personal vehicle or rental car.
• Perform service calls to troubleshoot and repair equipment at existing client locations with potential for short-notice deployment.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in field service, maintenance, machine building, or military mechanics.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to obtain a passport.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ownership of basic hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients and supervisors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military experience is a significant advantage.
• Experience as a radio or radar technician is beneficial.
• Skills in welding and brazing are a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer opportunities for growth and career advancement, promoting from within a stable and established company. Employees receive competitive compensation including double time on Sundays and holidays, a company credit card, cell phone, and laptop, as well as a per diem for travel expenses. Our managers are passionate about training and developing their team, ensuring a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a large, busy industrial manufacturing floor with a focus on machine building. The environment is fast-paced, with an overflow of work and parts throughout the facility. The position is direct placement, with a shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm, potentially extending to 6 am to 4:30 pm, working 50-55 hours per week. Travel time is compensated, and employees are provided with PPE/Safety equipment, uniforms, and necessary tools for the job.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of WARREN, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $60000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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