Field Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Description

The Field Service Technician installs, maintains, and repairs industrial equipment with a strong focus on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems. This role combines hands-on technical work with regular travel to customer sites, performing both scheduled and unscheduled service while providing clear communication and support to internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on industrial equipment at customer sites and in the facility.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motors, circuit boards, fuses, sensors, and related electrical components.
• Conduct testing, installation, and commissioning of equipment to ensure proper operation and performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Use MIG welding as needed to support repair and maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including components and controls.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and make basic PLC program edits under established guidelines.
• Work with automation systems to identify faults, implement corrections, and restore functionality.
• Communicate effectively with customers on equipment status, required repairs, and recommended maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with internal team members, including controls technicians, service technicians, designers, and programmers, to resolve complex technical issues.
• Document service activities, repairs performed, parts used, and recommendations for future maintenance.
• Travel to customer sites approximately 20–40% of the year, typically for 3–5 days at a time, while maintaining a professional and customer-focused presence.
• Adhere to safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on hydraulic experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including AC and DC backgrounds.
• Practical experience working with AC/DC motors, circuit boards, fuses, and sensors.
• Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting on industrial equipment.
• Capability to perform basic PLC program edits.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Competence in performing testing, installation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to perform MIG welding when required for repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electrical, mechanical, and automation environments.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and customers.

• Experience working with automation systems in an industrial or field service setting.
• Background in service and repair of complex industrial equipment.
• Comfort working independently in the field while coordinating with a small technical team.
• Ability to manage travel commitments of approximately 20–40% of the year, typically in 3–5 day trips.
• Strong organizational skills to document service work and manage multiple service assignments.

Join a growing, family-owned organization that offers a stable business environment and the opportunity to work with a close-knit technical team. You will gain exposure to diverse equipment and technologies while traveling to different customer sites, keeping the work dynamic and engaging. The company values long-term stability, professional growth, and the chance to build strong relationships with both colleagues and customers.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, typically starting at 6:00 a.m. and working until the job is complete, averaging around 45 hours per week. The role involves approximately 20–40% travel throughout the year, usually in trips of 3–5 days at a time, with weekends at home and no back-to-back multiweek travel. Work is based across three facilities in Hopkins, and you will move between buildings depending on the equipment being serviced. You will be part of a small, collaborative team that includes controls technicians, service technicians, a controls designer, and a controls programmer. The environment is hands-on and industrial, working directly with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems in both shop and customer-site settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hopkins, MI.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.