Field Service Technician (DIRECT HIRE)
Our client, a leader in the food processing machinery industry supporting the RTE/Meat/Poultry/Fish sectors, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Field Service Technician to join their team. As a vital member of the service support team, you will play a key role in ensuring the optimal operation of industrial food processing equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude, aligning successfully with the organization's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. This is a direct hire opportunity with benefits.
Job Title: Field Service Technician (DIRECT HIRE) Location: Throop, PA 18512 Pay Range: $30.46 in the field, $45 in the plant and $90 on weekends. With overtime, travel, and plant/weekend shifts, technicians are potentially earning up to $100K annually. Shift: Typically 8am-4:30pm M-F with some weekend projects
What's the Job?
- Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial food processing equipment
- Operator, maintenance, sanitation, and personnel training both in-house and at customer facilities
- Conducting in-house and in-field demonstrations of equipment
- Providing customer phone and email support, including PLC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting
- Pre-delivery equipment setup, rebuilding, repair, and preventative maintenance of customer machines
What's Needed?
- Associates degree, technical training, or relevant hands-on experience in electronics or mechanical systems
- Experience with AC/DC drives, inverters, PLCs, and electro-mechanical systems
- Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with willingness to travel extensively across the United States and Canada, including weekends
What's in it for me?
- Competitive hourly pay with travel incentives and weekend rates
- Bonus pay opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Simple IRA plan after one year of service with company match