Field Service Technician - Industrial Machinery

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

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.