Field Service Technician - 100% Travel

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to install, commission, and maintain various machinery including fillers, shrink wrappers, and flash-pasteurizers. This role requires extensive travel within the United States and North America. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, particularly with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and will be responsible for training customers on the operation and maintenance of new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission filler, shrink wrapper, and flash-pasteurizer machines.
• Troubleshoot issues with PLCs.
• Train customers on the operation and maintenance of new equipment.
• Collaborate with customers and sales staff to ensure equipment is operational.
• Travel extensively within the United States and North America to perform installations and repairs.

Who you are:

•5-7 years in-depth knowledge of packaging equipment maintenance and general industrial maintenance techniques.

•Familiarity with the metric system and ability to read blueprints.

•Ability to succeed in a dynamic team that performs technical work assignments requiring good judgement and critical thinking.

•Experience performing preventative maintenance on machinery and systems.

•Experience using precision tools.

•Ability to complete logs and expense reports in a timely manner.

•Communicate effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction.

•High flexibility and ability to travel 90-100% of the time.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Guaranteed your 40-hour week salary even if you are not assigned a job.
4 job levels for technicians as well as a variety of other career pathways
Additional pay perks for extended work travel
Per Diem (allowance for meals) per GSA standards – on average $15K per year.
Travel expenses for work covered with company credit card. Also, you can earn travel points for your next
vacation.
Annual Service bonus - up to one month of pay.
We offer vacation and sick time, if you are unable to use it all within the year, no problem you will be paid
out unused vacation up to 40 hours and all unused sick time.
10 paid holidays with no waiting period.
If you work on a Saturday, you will receive overtime regardless of the number hours worked within the
week.
Competitive benefit package to cover your needs including no premium cost for our dental and vision plan– currently paid by company
Invest day one with our 401(k) plan. Company match of 5%.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $115,000