Field Service Technician - Lakes Region

Field Service Technician – Lakes Region Contract-to-Hire | $30–$38/Hour | 100% Travel Territory: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa & Nebraska Home-Based: Candidate may reside anywhere within the assigned territory Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday travel | Most weekends at home Pay: $30–$34 per hour Kelly Engineering is currently recruiting for a Field Service Technician supporting customers throughout the Lakes Region , which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska . This is a contract-to-hire, home-based field service opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys hands‑on troubleshooting, working with industrial machinery, and traveling to customer locations to solve complex equipment issues. The ideal candidate will have previous field service experience and hands‑on industrial machine maintenance experience . CNC machinery experience is strongly preferred. What You’ll Do As a Field Service Technician, you will serve as a technical resource for customers throughout the Lakes Region. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize sophisticated industrial machinery at customer facilities. Key responsibilities include: Install and commission laser cutting machines, press brakes, and automation systems at customer sites. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, repairs, and equipment adjustments. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and automation‑related issues . Identify root causes of equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective actions. Support equipment start‑up and commissioning activities. Provide hands‑on training to customers and end users on equipment operation and maintenance. Optimize machine performance and make recommendations to improve equipment reliability and productivity. Maintain accurate service documentation and provide detailed service reports. Collaborate with service coordinators, technical support, engineering, and other internal teams to resolve complex or escalated issues. Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers. Represent the company professionally at customer locations. Stay current on equipment technologies, service techniques, and industry advancements. Travel & Schedule This is a 100% travel, field-based position. Your home will serve as your primary starting point, but you will travel extensively to customer locations throughout the Lakes Region: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. The typical schedule is: Leave home most Mondays Travel to customer locations throughout the assigned territory Return home most Fridays Most weekends are spent at home Overnight travel is a regular and expected part of the position Occasional travel outside the assigned territory, including international travel, may be required Candidates may live anywhere within North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, or Nebraska. You do not need to live in a specific city. Required Qualifications 2+ years of field service experience . Hands‑on experience with industrial machinery maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting . Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities. Ability to diagnose equipment issues and determine effective solutions. Comfortable working independently at customer facilities. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability and willingness to travel 100% throughout the assigned territory . Ability to stay overnight away from home during the workweek. Ability to read and understand technical documentation, schematics, and equipment manuals. Preferred Qualifications CNC machinery experience . Experience with laser cutting equipment, press brakes, or industrial automation . Experience with machine controls and software. Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, start‑up, or calibration. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field . Compensation & Employment Pay: $30.00–$34.00 per hour Contract-to-Hire Opportunity Is This You? This opportunity is a great fit for a technician who enjoys being hands‑on and out in the field rather than working at the same facility every day. You are someone who can walk into a customer’s facility, assess a machine that isn’t operating correctly, troubleshoot the problem, and determine what needs to be done to get the equipment running again. We’re looking for someone who is: Mechanically and electrically skilled A strong hands‑on troubleshooter Comfortable working independently Customer‑focused and professional Resourceful and adaptable Comfortable spending most of the workweek traveling Able to communicate technical information clearly Safety‑conscious and detail‑oriented Why Join This Opportunity? You’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced industrial machinery and automation technology while traveling throughout a five‑state region. Rather than being tied to one facility, you’ll work with a variety of customers and equipment, allowing you to continually expand your technical knowledge and experience. Important Location Information Lakes Region Territory: North Dakota | South Dakota | Minnesota | Iowa | Nebraska This is a home‑based field service position. Candidates can live anywhere within the five‑state territory and are not required to relocate to a specific city. If you have field service experience, industrial machinery maintenance experience, and enjoy traveling to customers to solve technical problems , we’d like to hear from you. 10376104 #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly