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Field Service Technician

GTN Technical Staffing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Service Technician (Traveling)
Location: Must be within 60 minutes of O'Hare Airport
Travel: Up to 100% (Mon–Fri, year-round; occasional international)

Pay - 28-35/hour based on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to install, maintain, and repair industrial sheet-metal fabrication equipment across customer sites. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, frequent travel, and a customer-first mindset. The technician will support equipment uptime, deliver technical training, and provide both on-site and remote support while collaborating with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Core Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and service industrial fabrication equipment at customer sites
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to optimize equipment reliability
  • Provide technical support (on-site and phone/Help Desk) including warranty service
  • Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and OEM specifications
  • Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and electrical test equipment
  • Train customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures
  • Document service activities, parts usage, and maintenance outcomes
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and service teams on field issues and improvements
  • Travel to customer locations domestically (and occasionally internationally)

Required Qualifications

  • Located near Chicago, IL and within 1 hour of a major airport
  • Ability to travel up to 100% (Mon–Fri) year-round
  • Eligible to obtain a U.S. Passport
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in industrial environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced field environments
  • Intermediate computer skills (service documentation, email, reporting)
  • Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred:

  • Experience in industrial equipment service, manufacturing, or field maintenance
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
  • Experience with roll forming or sheet-metal fabrication equipment

Technical Skills

  • Field Service & Equipment Installation
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Systems Repair
  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics
  • Industrial Equipment Maintenance
  • Technical Diagnostics
  • Schematics & Blueprint Reading
  • OEM Equipment Support
  • Precision Measurement Tools
  • Electrical Testing Instruments

Tools & Technologies

  • Multimeters & Diagnostic Tools
  • Hand & Power Tools
  • PLC-adjacent troubleshooting (basic)
  • CMMS/Service Documentation Systems
  • Microsoft Office / Service Reporting Tools

Customer & Service Skills

  • Customer Technical Support (On-site & Remote)
  • Equipment Training & Onboarding
  • Warranty Support
  • Service Documentation
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Operational Skills

  • Travel-based Field Operations
  • Safety Compliance (Industrial/Manufacturing)
  • Time & Route Management
  • Inventory/Parts Coordination

Soft Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Continuous Learning
  • Customer Focus

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Industrial manufacturing and customer job-site environments
  • Frequent travel (air and car)
  • Standing, lifting, climbing, and tool operation required

Benefits

  • Medical (employee option company-paid)
  • Dental & Vision (company-paid)
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • FSA options
  • Company-paid life & long-term disability
  • Short-term disability & voluntary benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays & PTO
  • Professional development allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program
\nCompany Description

GTN is the leader in SOW management & technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 200 companies.

Company Description

GTN is the leader in SOW management & technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 200 companies.

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