Service Technician

Aegis Worldwide; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 44,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scheduled wage increases

Overtime opportunities

Generous travel per diems

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Join an established and growing company specializing in high-quality food packaging equipment as an Install Service Technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while traveling extensively across the Midwest. With a competitive pay structure backed by a union and clear paths for career advancement, you will be part of a team that values your skills and invests in your growth. If you have a passion for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues is essential.
• Ability to work independently and with customers is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain automated packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Provide on-site training and technical support to customers.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Ability to read schematics

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

2-5+ years of OEM Technician experience

Military experience (preferred)

Experience in packaging equipment or food manufacturing (preferred)

Tools

Voltmeter

Job description

This range is provided by Aegis Worldwide. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $32.21/hr

Compensation: $32.21/hour (Union Position with Wage Increases)

We're looking for Install Service Technicians to join our team and play a crucial role in delivering and maintaining cutting-edge packaging automation equipment. If you have mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience and love the idea of working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

• Established & Growing: Founded in 1923, we specialize in high-quality, durable food packaging equipment. Our niche expertise fuels continued growth, meaning long-term career potential for you.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Union-backed role with scheduled wage increases, overtime opportunities, and generous travel per diems.
• Career Advancement: Many of our leaders started in technical roles. This position offers a clear path to heavy earnings within five years.
• Exciting Work & Travel: After an initial 120-day training period in Chicago, you'll be on the road 50-60% of the time, leading installations across the Midwest and beyond.

What You’ll Do:

• Install and maintain cutting-edge automated packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software-related issues.
• Provide on-site training and technical support to customers.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Travel regionally and nationally, ensuring seamless installations and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2-5+ years of OEM Technician or related experience (military, packaging equipment, or food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills (24V-480V experience preferred).
• Ability to read schematics, operate a voltmeter, and diagnose electrical/mechanical issues.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills to work independently and with customers.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50-60%), including occasional weekends.

This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career with a company that invests in its people and its products. If you're ready to take your skills on the road and grow with an industry leader, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with us!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing