Field Service Technician (Chicago)

KASTO Inc.; Chicago (IL, PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KASTO Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Field Service Technician on a permanent basis. You will maintain and repair automated storage and retrieval systems, saws, and related machinery across the Midwest region.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial equipment, is proficient with electrical systems, PLCs, and electronics, and demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills. Travel to customer sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician, ideally with industrial machinery, ASRS, or metal sawing equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and LOTO safety procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools as well as material handling equipment.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, electronics, and computers.
• Strong communication skills and a reliable, customer-focused work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on automated storage and retrieval systems, saws, and other KASTO machinery
• Safely carry out electrical work on 24V–480V systems, including motors, drives, HMIs, PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components
• Inspect, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components, including chains, bearings, shafts, hoses, valves, pumps, and motors
• Service customers throughout the Mid-West, Pittsburgh, North East, and Carolinas
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Skills

Maintenance experience

Industrial machinery knowledge

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Tools

PLC programming

Motor drives

HMI systems

Job description

Field Service Technician (Chicago) unbefristet Earliest start: sofort

We are KASTO - an internationally active family business with over 700 employees worldwide. We have been a leader in our industry for decades and set standards in all aspects of metal sawing, storage and material handling.

Our motto: Sawing. Storage. Because we think ahead - in systems, in processes, in teams. At KASTO, technology, software and service work hand in hand - just like our people.

What makes us special: the people behind the technology. Our employees are at the heart of our success. We work as a team in different areas and with a wide range of expertise.

Tasks

What you can expect

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on automated storage and retrieval systems, saws, and other KASTO machinery
• Safely carry out electrical work on 24V–480V systems, including motors, drives, HMIs, PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components
• Inspect, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components, including chains, bearings, shafts, hoses, valves, pumps, and motors
• Service customers throughout the Mid-West, Pittsburgh, North East, and Carolinas
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualification

What you bring with you

• Experience as a maintenance technician, ideally with industrial machinery, ASRS, or metal sawing equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA and LOTO safety procedures
• Ability to use hand and power tools as well as material handling equipment
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, electronics, and computers
• Strong communication skills and a reliable, customer-focused work ethic