Field Service Maintenance Specialist (Local Travel)

Advanced Technology Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,149 - 87,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision plans

PTO

401k with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Advanced Technology Services is hiring in Chicago, IL for an Industrial Maintenance role focusing on expert-level maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical systems, as well as problem-solving skills.

The position includes responsibilities such as developing maintenance standards and documentation, and it requires independent work to optimize equipment performance. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 years of related experience in the industrial sector or 15 years without an associate degree.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical/mechanical/control system issues.
• Requires daily travel for work-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Create maintenance standards and instructions for new equipment.
• Document work performed and maintain service reports.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems knowledge

Control systems analysis

Programming software proficiency

Use of basic and specialized tools

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)

Associate degree with Technical focus

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Maintenance management software

Job description

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.

Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs expert level break‑fix & preventative maintenance, including observation of devices in operation, dismantling for access, removal of defective parts, inspection for imperfections, adjustment of functional parts, repair/replacement of defective parts, testing of devices and electrical circuitry, and reconditioning machine tools.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items, evaluates alternatives to improve cost and/or reliability, and compiles alternative packages for retrofit, upgrade, or alternative functionality.
• Independently performs maintenance per industry standards; creates maintenance standards and instructions for altered or new manufacturing equipment.
• Directs customer counterparts in maintenance optimization efforts, reliability, and preventative maintenance processes.
• May set up and operate multiple machining operations including lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools, and may perform welding tasks.
• Conforms and complies with customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping standards, and safety processes.
• Documents work performed in service reports, applicable management systems, and written explanations regarding observations and collected equipment performance data. Compiles technical manuals, operations, and maintenance processes relevant to equipment upgrades and automation integrations.
• Provides assistance to lower‑level technicians and leadership to project teams, performing expert functions as part of training and development.
• Alters, troubleshoots, and analyzes complex control systems to resolve in‑depth software/hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes advanced maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data, observes trends and makes recommendations.
• Conducts on‑the‑job training and leads technical programs for technical development of customers and coworkers.
• Follows all safety‑related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines; maintains situational awareness and identifies unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies

Essential KSAs

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associate degree with a Technical focus and 12 years of related experience in a specific industry; or 15 years of experience in a specific industry.
• Possesses comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems; can analyze problems, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools, specialized tools, and programming software as appropriate.
• Travel required (daily).

Desirable KSAs

• Experience in condition‑based maintenance techniques, precision mechanical alignments, maintenance of applicable process equipment, and automation integration.
• Robust experience in programmable logic controllers, field device troubleshooting, maintenance of electrical drive and motor systems, and motion control devices.

Competencies

• Communications
• Customer Focus
• Personal Discipline
• Safety

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. The employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Benefits

ATS 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 plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range

$49.47—$63.28 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.