Field Service Technician

Actalent; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, and repair custom industrial machinery at customer sites. The role involves significant travel (about 50%) across the U.S.

and internationally, with 6-12 months of training onsite in Sturgis. You will read blueprints, perform preventative maintenance, and support customers with on-site installations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Hands-on machine building, machining, or heavy equipment exposure.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with machining equipment.
• Troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics.
• Strong communication with customers and team.
• Able to work independently in the field and travel ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and commission custom machinery at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Start up equipment and verify system function.
• Provide on-site customer support and guidance.

Skills

Field service experience

Machine building

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Customer communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Machining equipment

Job description

Job Title: Field Service TechnicianJob Description

The Field Service Technician installs, services, troubleshoots, and repairs custom built industrial machinery, including electronic and hydraulic bending machines, tube cut-off machines, expanding machines, fin lines, and dies. The role involves frequent domestic and international travel to customer facilities, providing hands-on technical support, commissioning new equipment, performing maintenance and upgrades, and delivering on-site customer training.

**They operate with the stability and resources of a larger organization, while maintaining a close knit, family oriented culture, valuing collaboration, reliability, and strong customer relationships.

• 50% travel in the U.S.
• Typical trips 10 days at a time
• Time and a half pay when on the road
• All expenses paid
• Will spend the first 6-12 months onsite in Sturgis for training
• Typically 40-45 hour work weeks

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and commission custom built industrial machinery at customer
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and basic wiring diagrams
• Conduct machine upgrades and modifications as required, ensuring that all changes meet performance and safety standards.
• Start up new equipment and verify that all systems function correctly
• Provide hands on technical support and guidance to customers, answering questions and resolving operational issues on site
• Maintain a strong customer service focus by communicating clearly & professionally
• Follow all safety guidelines and best practices when working with heavy equipment, industrial machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Essential Skills

• 35 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
• Hands on experience with machine building, machining, millwright work, tooling, or heavy equipment
• Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work confidently with machining equipment and heavy machinery
• Solid troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing service demands
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approximately 50% domestic and international travel)

Work Environment

Work involves regular interaction with industrial machinery, heavy equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems in manufacturing and production environments, requiring adherence to safety standards and appropriate work attire suitable for industrial settings.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Sturgis,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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.