Field Service Technician

Actalent; Franklin (WI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Field Service Technician to travel extensively while working hands-on with cutting-edge automated systems in the food & beverage sector. This entry-level role offers training opportunities and a competitive salary, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting and repair of machine systems is crucial.
• Entry-level position with full-time employment type.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively (90-100% of the time) to install and commission automated systems.
• Provide customer training on equipment operation and handle basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct hands-on electrical and mechanical repairs as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

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Job Description

Are you ready to embark on a dynamic career where you can travel extensively and work hands-on with cutting-edge packaging systems? Join our team as a Field Service Technician at a leading packaging company specializing in the food & beverage industry. This role offers the chance to travel 90-100% of the time, installing and commissioning state-of-the-art automated machine systems, including filling, labeling, blow molding, dry end, and inspection equipment.

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Location - Franklin, WI

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on a dynamic career where you can travel extensively and work hands-on with cutting-edge packaging systems? Join our team as a Field Service Technician at a leading packaging company specializing in the food & beverage industry. This role offers the chance to travel 90-100% of the time, installing and commissioning state-of-the-art automated machine systems, including filling, labeling, blow molding, dry end, and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive trip assignments from inside schedulers and make travel arrangements to arrive on time according to customer requirements.
• Train customers for successful operation and maintenance; demonstrate how to make changes for different size or format packaging, and provide preliminary invoices for customer signatures.
• Work under the direction of technicians to start up new machines, check power systems and wiring, observe the lockout tag-out process to check machine components' functionality, and ensure the product is moving through properly.
• Interview customers to determine machine problems, perform basic troubleshooting on machine functioning, and verify the problem's location.
• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on specified machines to ensure proper functioning according to specifications; coordinate with customers and the Parts department to order any needed parts.
• Troubleshoot, modify, or edit programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Krones offers PTO, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401k plan, tuition reimbursement and discretionary bonuses

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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