Electro-Mechanical Service Specialist (Field)

ATS - Industrial Maintenance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an on-site maintenance expert for high-uptime operations in Chicago. You will perform preventive and corrective work on industrial assets, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems, and restore equipment to peak performance while ensuring safety and compliance.

Field collaboration and detailed service reporting are essential. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, plus 5+ years in the industry or an associate degree with technical focus, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree with technical focus and 5+ years of related industry experience; or 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency with basic hand and specialized tools.
• Ability across electrical, mechanical, and fluid power to analyze problems and perform repairs.
• Extensive travel required (Local, National, International).
• Experience with PLCs, field instrumentation, and drive/motor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs; observe equipment, identify root causes, disassemble/reassemble, adjust controls, verify performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuitry, mechanical systems, and fluid power; interrogate industrial control systems to analyze faults.
• Collaborate with customer teams to implement reliability and PM procedures per industry standards; execute with minimal instruction.
• Identify and procure required parts, supplies, and repair materials.
• Operate machining equipment (lathe, drill press, grinder) and weld to fabricate or restore components when needed.
• Document all work in service reports and management systems with findings and recommendations.
• Adhere to safety policies, housekeeping, and hazard recognition; maintain situational awareness.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Fluid power

PLC experience

VFDs

Servo motors

Welding

Hand tools

Education

HS diploma/GED

Associate degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

Machining equipment (lathe, drill press, grinder)

Welding equipment

Job description

About the roleBe the on-site expert customers rely on for high-uptime operations. Youll execute preventive programs, perform rapid break/fix work, and restore complex industrial assets to peak performancesafely, efficiently, and to spec.Core responsibilitiesConduct preventive maintenance and corrective repairs: observe equipment, pinpoint root causes, disassemble/reassemble, adjust controls, and verify performance.Troubleshoot electrical circuitry, mechanical systems, and fluid power; interrogate industrial control systems to analyze complex faults.Collaborate with customer teams to implement reliability and PM procedures consistent with industry standards; execute work with minimal instruction.Identify and procure required parts, supplies, and repair materials.Operate machining equipment (lathe, drill press, grinder) and perform welding to fabricate or restore components when needed.Document all work in service reports and applicable management systems, including findings and recommendations.Adhere to customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping, and safety processes without exception.Maintain full compliance with safety policies, rules, regulations, and technical guidance; practice situational awareness and hazard recognition.Invest in continuous development via on-the-job training and technical self-study.QualificationsHigh School diploma/GED required.Associate degree with a technical focus and 5+ years related industry experience; or 7+ years of relevant industry experience.Proficiency with basic hand and specialized tools.Demonstrated ability across electrical, mechanical, and fluid power disciplines to analyze problems, develop alternatives, and perform repairs.Extensive travel required (Local, National, International).Preferred backgroundPreventive maintenance techniques, precision measuring, and mechanical alignments.Experience with PLCs, field instrumentation, and drive/motor systems.CompetenciesCommunicationsCustomer FocusPersonal DisciplineSafetyPhysical demands & environmentRegular: standing, walking, manual dexterity, reaching, climbing/balancing (ladders or lifts), stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling in confined spaces, talking, and hearing.Occasional: sitting; lifting/moving 50+ lbs; exposure to outdoor weather and electrical shock risks.Typical factory setting that is very loud; potential exposure to hazardous materials and greasy or slippery surfaces.Technical proficienciesMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceMachines & technologiesVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)Servo MotorsCompensation & benefitsATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.Pay Range: $32 - $58 per hourEqual employment opportunityATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religin, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de gnero y orientacin sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, informacin gentica u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisin de la poltica de privacidad aqu here.