Lead Field Service Technician Industrial Equipment Upgrades

Goodwin Recruiting

Hoffman Estates (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to support installation, start-up, inspection, maintenance, and improvement of heavy industrial equipment. You will work in the field with customers, supervise installation and maintenance activities, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and identify opportunities for upgrades and spare parts.

This role requires extensive travel and the ability to work independently in demanding industrial environments, with strong

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance or field service experience in a millwright, electrical, pipefitting, instrumentation, or related technical role.
  • Previous experience leading or supervising field crews, contractors, or trades.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience reading engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Experience with heavy industrial hammermill shredding systems and metal recycling is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise equipment installation, start-up, maintenance, and service activities at customer facilities.
  • Coordinate contractors and trades to ensure projects are completed safely, correctly, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot industrial equipment and mechanical/electrical systems.
  • Communicate project and service status with customers and internal teams.
  • Maintain accurate field service and inspection reports.
  • Identify equipment issues, risks, and opportunities for improved performance.
  • Recommend and support repairs, refurbishments, retrofits, system upgrades, and spare parts.
  • Develop strong relationships with existing customers and identify additional service opportunities.
  • Maintain high standards for workmanship, customer satisfaction, and job-site safety.

Skills

Field service experience
Supervisory leadership
Mechanical troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting
Read engineering drawings
Customer communication
Travel readiness
Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Trade school certification (electrical/millwright/welding/pipefitting)

Tools

PLCs & industrial controls
Motors, drives, pumps, fans
Conveyors & material handling
Electrical/control panels & wiring
Welding & steel fabrication
Piping
Rigging & lifting

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to support installation, start-up, inspection, maintenance, and improvement of heavy industrial equipment. You will work in the field with customers, supervise installation and maintenance activities, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and identify opportunities for upgrades and spare parts.

This role requires extensive travel and the ability to work independently in demanding industrial environments, with strong

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