Field Service Technician

Actalent; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Overtime pay

Paid travel time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair industrial automation equipment at customer sites. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, millwright skills, and travel, with a preference for candidates who thrive in dynamic environments.

Travel is extensive, with 50-60% time on the road and occasional international trips. The position is contract-to-hire based in Belding, MI, offering pay of $30-$50 per hour and full travel expense coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of field service or technician experience in industrial automation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair industrial automation equipment.
• Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and service calls.
• Support equipment startups, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Complete detailed service reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Field service

Industrial automation

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Customer interface

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Title: Field Service TechnicianJob Description

As a Field Service Technician specializing in industrial automation - supporting installation, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of custom industrial automation equipment at customer facilities.

This role is perfect for individuals with a strong background in maintenance, millwright work, or industrial automation who thrive in hands on environments and enjoy travel and problem solving.

Travel 50-60%

• Primarily U.S. travel - 1 internationally trip/year

• Typical trips are Mon. - Fri. with weekends at home

• Company CC for all travel expenses: hotel, flights, cars, gas, meals

• $130/day travel premium

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair industrial automation equipment

• mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair

• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, and service calls

• Support equipment startups, testing, and commissioning activities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation

• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance

• Complete detailed service reports and communicate findings with customers and internal teams

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of field service or technician experience with industrial automation equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Industrial maintenance, millwright work, field service, machine building, or similar hands-on environments.

• Strong communication and customer interface skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley preferred).

• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in the field

• Exposure to commissioning and startup activities.

Work Environment

40-hour workweeks when local - and 60-70 hours while traveling, time and a half pay for over 40 hours

Limited international travel is required, with occasional trips to Canada, Mexico, and overseas destinations such as Japan or Australia.

All travel expenses are covered, and employees keep all airline, hotel, and travel reward points earned.

The work environment is dynamic and provides opportunities for hands-on experience with cutting-edge industrial automation technology.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belding, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belding,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.