Field Service Technician I

Socket.dev; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Quest International is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician I to support customer locations throughout the Detroit area and surrounding territory.

You will spend a significant amount of time traveling to customer sites to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical equipment. Overnight assignments and overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on field service, equipment repair, electronics, or related technical experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment to component level.
• Experience using a digital multimeter and following manuals/diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and replace failed parts and assemblies.
• Verify equipment operation after repairs and complete service documentation.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Electrical/electro-mechanical

Digital multimeter use

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Digital multimeter

Job description

Field Service Technician I – Detroit, MI

Quest International | Detroit, MI | Field-Based Travel Technician

Pay: $24.00–$29.00 per hour, plus overtime
Job Type: Full-time, temp-to-hire
Travel: Up to 80%, including overnight travel
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees; 401(k), life insurance, and supplemental insurance options where applicable
Required Test: Human Performance Test

About the Role

Quest International is hiring a hands‑on Field Service Technician I to support customer locations throughout the Detroit area and surrounding territory.

This is a travel technician position. You will spend a significant amount of your time traveling to customer sites to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical and electro‑mechanical equipment. Travel may include overnight assignments, early departures, late returns, changing customer schedules, and overtime based on business and customer needs.

What You’ll Do

Travel to customer sites, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment failures, replace failed parts and assemblies, verify equipment operation after repairs, and complete accurate service documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of professional hands‑on field service, equipment repair, electronics, industrial maintenance, automotive diagnostics, or similar technical experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electro‑mechanical equipment to the FRU/component level, including wiring, connectors, boards, modules, sensors, motors, and assemblies.
• Professional experience using a digital multimeter and other diagnostic/service tools and following technical manuals, diagrams, and service procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle, with the ability to travel up to 80%, including overnight assignments.
• Flexibility for early departures, late returns, overtime, changing customer schedules, and willingness to complete the required Human Performance Test.

Preferred Experience

Medical, industrial, laboratory, OEM, electronics, automotive, aviation, robotics, mechatronics, military technical, or similar equipment‑service experience is a plus.

This is a hands‑on travel field‑service position. It is not a remote, work‑from‑home, IT help‑desk, or software‑support role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quest International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, experience, demonstrated ability, business requirements, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.