Field Service Technician

Role overview

Install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and calibrate precision measurement equipment at customer sites in the Chicago region. After a roughly three-month classroom and field training period, the technician works independently across varied industrial environments, combining mechanical and electrical aptitude with clear service documentation.

Responsibilities

- Complete classroom and field training to prepare for customer-site service work. - Travel regionally to install, repair, troubleshoot, service, and calibrate measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring machines. - Use mechanical and electronic skills to diagnose equipment issues and perform hands-on service. - Record completed work and maintain accurate service histories. - Represent the service team independently at customer locations in production environments.

Requirements

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; alternatively, technical education or military technical training. - Prior experience using hand tools and basic electrical test equipment. - Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems. - Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively within the region. - Ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance and work in an industrial production shop. - Availability to work at least 50 hours per week, including overtime.

Nice to have

- Experience installing or troubleshooting industrial electronics, machinery, or computer systems. - Experience with coordinate measuring machine installation and troubleshooting.

Benefits and work setup

- Chicago-area field role with approximately 70–90% regional travel. - Training, tools, travel expenses, and a take-home company vehicle are provided; personal use of the vehicle is allowed. - Overtime is paid at time and a half, and the role is eligible for an annual bonus. - Benefits include medical coverage from the first day, dental and vision coverage, retirement matching, employee assistance programs, vacation, and sick leave.