Packaging Systems Field Technician (Remote/Travel)

Actalent; Oak Hill (TN); Remote; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, repair, and maintain packaging and automated systems. This fully remote role is based within an assigned territory and requires daily local travel to customer sites from Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed.

A company vehicle is provided for travel between locations and a clean driving record is required. The role demands strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, hands-on demonstrations, and timely, accurate service

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college preferred.
• At least 5 years of related field service, maintenance, or repair experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical assembly skills with ability to read blueprints, manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Proficient mechanical troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance with some electrical aptitude.
• Experience in field service, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems using schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-field technical support to customer sites and optimize packaging equipment performance.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and monitor equipment utilization.
• Provide end-user training on operational procedures and preventive maintenance practices.
• Troubleshoot machinery issues and generate detailed quality control reports.
• Ensure timely completion of service-related documentation and reporting.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Blueprints & schematics

Field service experience

Customer communication

Time management

Driving

MS Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, repair, and maintain packaging and automated systems. This fully remote role is based within an assigned territory and requires daily local travel to customer sites from Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed.

A company vehicle is provided for travel between locations and a clean driving record is required. The role demands strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, hands-on demonstrations, and timely, accurate service