Field Service Technician

True North Consultants, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to install, service, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical manufacturing equipment at customer sites.

This direct-hire role requires strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and customer-service skills, and frequent travel to client locations (50–75% overnight). The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in field service or equipment maintenance, reads electrical schematics, works with PLCs/HMI, servo drives, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of field service or related technical experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret high/low voltage systems.
• Proficiency with multimeters, PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and motion-control systems.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair complex electromechanical equipment at customer locations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and high-voltage systems (220–440V) and low-voltage systems (12–24V).
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, servo drives, and motion-control components.
• Disassemble and reassemble electromechanical assemblies using hand/power tools.
• Travel overnight 50–75% to client sites.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

High/low voltage knowledge

Multimeter proficiency

PLC/HMI knowledge

Servo drives & motion-control

Pneumatic schematics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tool proficiency

Customer service

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Hand and power tools

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Field Service Technicianfor a key manufacturing client. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working directly with customers, and traveling to customer locations.

The successful candidate will have2-5 years of related field service or equipment maintenance experience, along with strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and customer-service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair complex electromechanical manufacturing equipment at customer locations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics involving high-voltage systems from 220V to 440V, low-voltage systems from 12V to 24V, and combined electrical systems.
• Use electrical schematics and a multimeter to troubleshoot voltage, current, resistance, and related electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, including power supplies, inputs, outputs, switches, sensors, and human-machine interfaces.
• Diagnose issues involving servo drives, motors, and motion-control systems.
• Read and interpret pneumatic schematics.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble complex electromechanical assemblies using common hand and power tools.
• Learn and apply the fundamentals of CNC lathe controls and programming, including Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or similar platforms.
• Support magazine bar-feeding systems and CNC lathe part-processing applications.
• Communicate professionally with end users, OEM representatives, dealers, and other key customer contacts.
• Provide equipment installation guidance and operator training.
• Document service calls, repairs, customer communications, and technical information in digital customer files.
• Represent the company professionally before, during, and after each customer visit.
• Travel overnight approximately 50%-75% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two to five years of field service, industrial maintenance, equipment installation, or related technical experience
• Advanced ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Strong working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems
• Advanced proficiency using a multimeter
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and motion-control systems
• Ability to read pneumatic schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate digital service records
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight 50%-75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing CNC machinery, bar-feeding equipment, or automated manufacturing systems
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or comparable CNC controls
• Experience installing equipment and training customers in a manufacturing environment