Field Service Technician

James Talent Limited; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit-share bonuses

Per diem allowances

Training and certification program

Job summary

James Talent Limited is recruiting Field Service Technicians for a global packaging machinery manufacturer. You’ll travel across the United States to install, start up, service, and repair end-of-line packaging equipment, with a comprehensive training and certification program in your first six months.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands-on electromechanical field service experience, strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on electromechanical experience in field service
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with troubleshooting history
• Experience with PLC logic development and HMIs
• Reading mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivering on-site service and support to customers across the United States
• Performing equipment installations and start-ups on end-of-line packaging machinery
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical and PLC-controlled systems in the field
• Training customer operators and maintenance teams on equipment operation and upkeep
• Working with internal engineering and support teams to resolve customer issues
• Providing technical phone support to customers when you’re not travelling
• Conducting quality control inspections on equipment before it ships

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Field service

PLC troubleshooting

HMIs

Reading schematics

Education

Technical schooling in electricity/electronics

Job description

Have you got an electromechanical background and been looking for a way into the packaging machinery industry?

This role gives you that, with industry-leading training and certification included. All you need is solid electromechanical experience and a willingness to travel.

I’m working with a long-established global manufacturer of end-of-line packaging equipment. Their machines run all over the world, and they’ve built their reputation on quality and continuous improvement.

They’re growing and adding Field Service Technicians to support customers across the US. You don’t need to have worked on packaging equipment before. Your first six months are spent on a structured training and certification program, so you’ll know the machines inside out before you’re on your own.

What’s In It For You:

• $30–$35/hr base pay
• Overtime rate 1.5x (Above 40hrs)
• Overtime rate 2x (Above 50 hrs)
• Quarterly profit-share bonuses
• Perfect attendance incentives
• Real opportunity for advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Delivering on-site service and support to customers across the United States
• Performing equipment installations and start-ups on end-of-line packaging machinery
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical and PLC-controlled systems in the field
• Training customer operators and maintenance teams on equipment operation and upkeep
• Working with internal engineering and support teams to resolve customer issues
• Providing technical phone support to customers when you’re not travelling
• Conducting quality control inspections on equipment before it ships

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of hands‑on electromechanical experience in field service, equipment maintenance or a similar role
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with a track record of troubleshooting industrial equipment
• Experience with PLC logic development and troubleshooting, plus working knowledge of HMIs
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics (preferred)
• 2+ years of technical schooling in electricity, electronics or equipment maintenance (preferred)
• Packaging equipment experience is a bonus, not a requirement
• A self‑starter who’s comfortable working independently on customer sites
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to travel up to 75%

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Getting into the packaging machinery industry usually means already having packaging experience. This role breaks that cycle. If you’ve got the electromechanical skills and you’re happy to travel, the company will give you training and certification on its equipment.

With overtime, per diem and quarterly profit share on top of base, your take-home grows with the work you put in. It’s a strong base for a long‑term technical career with a business that’s growing.