Field Service Technician

Actalent; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading packaging company as a Field Service Technician, where you'll travel extensively and work hands-on with advanced automated systems in the food and beverage industry. This fully remote role involves installation, training, and troubleshooting, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• Entry level position with hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to train customers on machine operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to install and commission automated machine systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on specified machines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Repair

Mechanical Repair

Customer Training

Tools

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

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 $75,000 - $110,000 per year.

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 May 22, 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.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services