field technician

CT Pack S.r.l.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Pack S.r.l. seeks a Service Technician - Mechanical to provide after-sales service for packaging machinery across the United States and Canada, including troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance.

You will also assist with installation and commissioning to ensure equipment is fully operational. Required: technical diploma or Mechanical Engineering degree, 3–5 years of field service on packaging equipment, ability to travel ~70%, and a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of after-sales service on packaging machinery or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site troubleshooting, repair, and preventive/corrective maintenance of packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Execute routine service interventions and machine inspections.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to customers' maintenance teams.
• Support installation, assembly, and commissioning activities when required.
• Assist in machine start-up, testing, and performance verification.
• Liaise with HQ technical teams for escalation and resolution.
• Prepare detailed service reports and intervention documentation.
• Collect and share field feedback to support product improvement.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

The Service Technician - Mechanical will primarily be responsible for providing after-sales technical service, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of packaging machinery installed at customer sites across the United States and Canada.

The role also includes supporting installation and commissioning activities, ensuring machines are properly set up and fully operational.

• Perform on-site troubleshooting, repair, and preventive/corrective maintenance of packaging machinery
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues to minimize downtime
• Execute routine service interventions and machine inspections
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to customers' maintenance teams
• Support installation, assembly, and commissioning activities when required
• Assist in machine start-up, testing, and performance verification
• Liaise with HQ technical teams in Italy for issue escalation and resolution
• Prepare detailed service reports and intervention documentation
• Collect and share field feedback to support continuous product improvement

Education, experience, and other required skills

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Hard Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in after-sales service on industrial or packaging machinery
• Hands-on experience with automated packaging machinery
• Availability to travel extensively (approximately 70%) across the US and Canada
• Valid US driver's license

Soft Skills

• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals
• Experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and field service operations
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics is a plus
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams