Field Service Technician

Job Description Job Description Field Service Technician: Caledonia, IL Our client is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and support industrial machinery at customer facilities. This position offers travel, excellent earning potential through overtime, and the opportunity to become a trusted technical expert for customers across a variety of industries. If you're an experienced technician looking for a career that combines technical expertise with independence and adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: * Install, commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial machinery at customer locations * Travel throughout North America to provide on-site technical support * Train customer personnel on machine operation and preventative maintenance * Provide remote technical support via phone and email * Complete service documentation and reports * Assist with machine testing and production support when working in-house * Partner with customers and internal teams to quickly resolve technical issues while delivering outstanding service Skills & Experience: Education: HSD, required ; Technical training, trade school, or Associate degree in a related field, preferred Experience: 3+ years of field service, industrial maintenance, or related technical experience, required Knowledge: **Mechanical & electrical troubleshooting skills, PLCs, motors, drives, HMI, VFD, pneumatics, industrial control systems, & ISO standards **required Software: Rockwell/RS Logix, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, preferred What We Offer: * Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance * 401(k) w/ company match * Life Insurance * Cell phone allowance * Company paid travel expenses * Paid travel time * PTO * Paid Holidays * Year-end company shutdown (Christmas - New Year's) Please Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Pay: $30.00 - $35.00+/hour + OT Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-Site & Travel Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ready to Put Your Skills on the Road? Apply now! Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today. You should be proficient in: * Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills * Electrical Installation * Electrical Troubleshooting * Electrical Repair * Maintenance and Repair Skills * Field Service Readiness * Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting * Mechanical Systems & Component Repair * Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) * Equipment Installation & Wiring * Equipment Repair & Maintenance * Equipment Installation Machines & technologies you'll use: * Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) * Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)