Field Service Technician Apprentice - Chicago, IL

Engel Machinery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raises during apprenticeship

Benefits package

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Job summary

Engel Machinery is offering a paid Field Service Technician Apprenticeship in Chicago, IL, with initial hands-on training in York, PA for 3-4 months before traveling across North America. You’ll learn installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on advanced molding equipment and transition into a full-time technician role after completion.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined and ready to commit to up to 90% travel, with trade-school credentials or two-plus years of related

Qualifications

• Trade school graduates or individuals with 2+ years of electro-mechanical, industrial maintenance, automotive, electrical, or similar technical experience.
• Willing to travel up to 90% after training.
• Able to relocate to York, PA for initial 3-4 month training.
• Eager to learn and build a long-term technical career.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Learn alongside experienced Field Service Technicians.
• Complete hands-on technical training.
• Build expertise on industry-leading plastic injection molding equipment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hands-on

Travel-ready

Relocation for training

Education

Trade School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Engel Machinery

Field Service Technician Apprentice - Chicago, IL

Location: Initial training in York, PA (3-4 months), followed by travel throughout North America.

Launch Your Career in High-Tech Field Service

ENGEL Machinery Inc., a global leader in plastic injection molding, automation, and robotics, is hiring 4 Field Service Technician Apprentices to join its nationally recognized apprenticeship program.

This paid training program is designed for mechanically inclined individuals who want to build a long-term career servicing advanced manufacturing equipment. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll transition into a full-time Field Service Technician role.

What You'll Learn

• Machine installation and commissioning
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance and repairs
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and automation
• Customer service and technical support

What You'll Do

• Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment
• Learn alongside experienced Field Service Technicians
• Complete hands-on technical training
• Build expertise on industry-leading plastic injection molding equipment

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who are:

• Mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work
• Trade school graduates or individuals with 2+ years of electro-mechanical, industrial maintenance, automotive, electrical, or similar technical experience
• Willing to travel up to 90% of the time after training
• Able to temporarily relocate to York, PA for the initial 3-4 month training program
• Eager to learn and build a long-term technical career

What We Offer

• Scheduled pay increases every six months during the apprenticeship
• Competitive benefits package
• Career advancement with a global industry leader