Field Service Technician

Job description

Job Title: Travel Field Service Technician

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Field Service Technicians with expertise in either mechanical or electrical/electronics fields to join our dynamic team.

You will be responsible for installing and servicing industrial machinery at client locations worldwide.

When not traveling, you will contribute your skills at our manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial machinery at global client locations, including in Europe, Costa Rica, China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, and Italy.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Work with AC/DC motors and drives, ranging from 480V to 3000V.
• Manage machinery installation at job sites and collaborate with contracted workers to ensure successful project completion.
• Lay rail, hydraulic hosing, run pipe, lay cable, and test equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Interface professionally with clients to ensure timely project completion and communicate any arising issues.
• Install and service high-value equipment, including strip coating, melting, and forging machinery.
• Work a minimum of 50-55 hours per week, with potential for extended hours, especially during international trips.
• Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting, utilizing strong electrical skills.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Excel to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Use hand and power tools, including volt meters and oscilloscopes, for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Travel 30% locally and 70% overnight.
• Undergo local training for the first six months.
• Drive to client sites within 300 miles, with options to rent a car or use a personal vehicle.
• Handle service calls to troubleshoot and repair existing client machinery.
• Respond to urgent client issues with flexibility, accommodating personal commitments when communicated.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience as a field service technician, maintenance technician, or similar role.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting expertise.
• 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, including pliers, wrench assortment, nut drivers, and screwdrivers.
• Strong 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 a plus.
• Skills in welding and brazing are beneficial.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and internal promotion.

Our company values longevity, providing stability and fostering long-term careers.

Employees benefit from a company credit card, cell phone, laptop, and reimbursement for travel expenses.

We provide personal protective equipment and pay for travel time, with generous per diem allowances for hotel and food.

Enjoy the benefit of double time on Sundays and double time and a half on holidays.

Work Environment

This role requires flexibility with a shift typically from 7 AM to 3:30 PM or 6 AM to 4:30 PM.

Expect a fast-paced, busy environment in a large, industrial manufacturing facility with a legacy of excellence in designing and manufacturing induction heating and melting equipment.

You will be provided with uniforms, a company phone, laptop, and credit card, along with necessary safety equipment.

The environment demands a commitment to quality workmanship.

Pay and Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Some companies offer support services for employees' well-being.
Vision and Dental Insurance: These are often offered as supplemental or part of a broader benefits package.
Stock Options: May be offered by some companies within the Ajax group.
Employee Stock Purchase Plans: May be offered by some companies within the Ajax group.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement are sometimes available.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.

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