Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

We are looking for skilled Field Service Technicians for a packaging company that specializes in the food and beverage industry. These technicians will be traveling 90-100% of the time, installing and commissioning packaging systems. They will work on automated machine systems within filling, labeling, blow molding, dry end, and inspection. The role involves troubleshooting Allen Bradley / Siemens PLCs, training customers on new equipment operation and maintenance, and collaborating with customers and sales staff to ensure equipment is up and running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receive trip assignments from inside schedulers and make travel arrangements to arrive on time according to customer requirements.

• Train customers for successful operation and maintenance of equipment, including showing operators how to make changes for different size or format packaging, and providing preliminary invoices for customer signature.

• Work under the direction of technicians to start-up new machines, check power systems and wiring, observe lockout/tagout processes to check machine components functionality, ensure proper product movement, and communicate with internal staff to solve technical problems or project issues.

• Interview customers to determine machine problems, perform basic troubleshooting on machine functionality, and verify the location of the problem.

• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on specified machines to ensure they function correctly according to specifications; coordinate with customers and the Parts department to order any needed parts.

• Troubleshoot and modify or edit programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

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 nextvacation. 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 paidout 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 theweek. 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 Apr 11, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.