Field Service Technician

Axion Recruitment; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Competitive compensation

Training and travel opportunities

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Field Service Technician to handle commissioning, quality control, and customer technical support for manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, be detail-oriented, and be available for travel approximately 25-50 days a year. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills are required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test systems on client sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues effectively.
• Inspect machinery and provide feedback to teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Full tool set

Job description

Overview

Field Service Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on role focused on commissioning, quality control, and customer technical support for Manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, mechanically and electrically skilled, and motivated to deliver exceptional service to our customers while ensuring equipment meets our high-quality standards.

Job Details

Job Title: Machine Commissioning and Service Technician

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 + Benefits

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Shift Pattern: M-F, travel to client site required. Up to 60 days a year. Travel will be M-F (no weekends) and expenses fully paid for.

Industry: Machine Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Download to PLCs and HMIs, commission systems, and perform service/repairs, including working with high-voltage panels, sensors, motors, and controls.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components to identify and resolve issues.
• Inspect machinery for quality compliance and provide corrective feedback to assembly and engineering teams.
• Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for equipment or process improvements.
• Collaborate with customers and internal staff to provide installation support and training.
• Commission, function test, and conduct quality control checks on all new equipment.
• Administer schedules, coordinate factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Deliver technical training to customers and distributors.
• Provide high-quality technical phone support and maintain service call logs.
• Assist with product testing, trade show setup/teardown, and related machine functions.
• Travel required: approximately 25 - 50 days annually.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Proficient in reading mechanical assembly drawings and electrical schematics.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Possess a complete mechanical and electrical tool set.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and perform some heavy lifting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected global manufacturer with an overall reputation of innovation.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your skills make a direct impact.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and travel.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

How To Apply

• 773-747-7676 or [e-mail]
• Job reference number: 2486
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from: Brookfield, Waukesha, Sussex, Brown Deer, Cedarburg, Germantown, Slinger, Hartland, New Berlin, Watertown, Port Washington, and West Bend.

This position may suit applicants from the following backgrounds: Service Engineer, Service Technician, Field Service Engineer, Field Technician and Support Engineer.

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

This position is commutable from: Milwaukee, WI