Electro-Mechanical Field Service Specialist, Industrial Systems

Legacy Foods Manufacturing Co; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Foods Manufacturing Co is seeking a field-based maintenance professional to maximize uptime and equipment reliability across diverse sites. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults on production lines, schedule preventive tasks, and document asset history to reduce downtime.

Travel to customer sites nationwide is required; you will balance safety, quality and speed while delivering clear shift handoffs and supporting uptime improvements across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience planning preventive maintenance and scheduling tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults on production lines.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults on production lines and facility systems.
• Identify chronic issues and drive corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Support shift-based planning by sequencing and prioritizing maintenance tasks.
• Complete preventive maintenance and equipment services precisely and on schedule, with thorough documentation.
• Recommend and install equipment or upgrades that reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls to minimize disruptions to operations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance planning

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC service/repair

Pneumatic systems troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Field service/industrial maintenance

Conveyor systems knowledge

Tools

Electrical installations

I&C instrumentation

Hydraulics knowledge

Industrial safety protocols

Job description

Keep production movingJoin a team focused on maximizing uptime and equipment reliability across diverse manufacturing sites nationwide. You’ll be the go-to expert for advanced diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance—balancing safety, quality, and speed.Your impactTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults on production lines and facility systems.Identify chronic issues and drive corrective actions that prevent repeat failures.Support shift-based planning by sequencing and prioritizing maintenance tasks.Complete preventive maintenance and equipment services precisely and on schedule, with thorough documentation.Recommend and install equipment or upgrades that reduce downtime and improve efficiency.Respond to emergency maintenance calls to minimize disruptions to operations.Maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and asset history.Model safe work practices and uphold all regulatory and site-specific safety protocols.Deliver clear shift handoffs covering status, open items, and completed tasks.Contribute to additional duties that advance team goals and site performance.Where and how you workField-based: Work happens at customer and job locations across the U.S.; you may reside anywhere in the country.Travel: Varies by assignment; specifics are provided for each project.Environment: Manufacturing settings with exposure to machinery, noise, dust, grease, and moving parts; PPE is mandatory.What you bringPreventive maintenance planningMechanical troubleshooting proficiencyExperience with 120/208/240/480V powerCommercial/industrial electrical know-howElectrical installation, troubleshooting, and repairHVAC service and installationHVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairHigh-voltage systems familiarityPneumatics troubleshootingGeneral maintenance and repair capabilityLift truck (forklift) repair and maintenanceIndustrial electrical systems expertiseHydraulic systems and componentsEquipment diagnostics and troubleshootingAerial and utility equipment systemsLockout/Tagout (LOTO) proceduresAccess control systemsEquipment repair and maintenanceEquipment installationComposite materials and repairRefrigerated warehouse operationsMachine safety inspectionsTools and techConveyor systems