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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Field Service Technician to join our team. This role offers two different openings: one for mechanical technicians and another for electrical/electronics technicians. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of industrial machinery at client locations around the globe.
Responsibilities
- Install industrial machinery at client locations globally and work at the manufacturing building when not traveling.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Work with AC/DC motors and drives, ranging from 480V to 3000V.
- Manage machinery installation at job sites, collaborating with contracted workers to ensure successful completion.
- Lay rail, hydraulic hosing, run pipe, lay cable, and test equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs.
- Interface with clients and represent the company to ensure timely project completion, addressing any issues promptly.
- Install equipment ranging from $100,000 to multi-million-dollar strip coating, melting, and forging equipment.
- Work 50-55 hours per week, with potential for 60+ hours, especially when traveling internationally.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and Excel to communicate and meet deadlines.
- Communicate openly and professionally with clients using hand and power tools, including volt meters and oscilloscopes.
- Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- Travel 30% locally and 70% overnight.
- Complete a local training period of at least 6 months.
- Drive to client sites within 300 miles, with the option to rent a car or use a personal vehicle.
- Handle service calls to troubleshoot and repair existing client equipment.
- Respond to urgent client issues with short notice, with flexibility for personal commitments when communicated upfront.
Essential Skills
- 1-2 years of experience as a field service tech, maintenance technician, machine building, or military mechanic.
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Valid driver's license and eligibility to obtain a passport.
- Ability to read blueprints and/or schematics.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ownership of basic hand tools (pliers, wrenches, nut and screwdrivers).
- Excellent communication skills to interface with clients and supervisors.
- Experience with measuring tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, or volt meters.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Military experience is a significant plus.
- Experience as a radio or radar technician is beneficial.
- Welding and brazing skills are advantageous.
Why Work Here?
Join a company with a strong history of employee retention and career growth. Enjoy opportunities for advancement within a stable organization. Benefit from a comprehensive package that includes a company credit card, cell phone, laptop, and PPE. Reap the rewards of paid travel time, a per diem for travel expenses, and competitive holiday pay rates. Experience a supportive environment with a focus on training and development.
Work Environment
This position is direct placement with a typical shift from 7am-3:30pm, sometimes extending to 6-4:30, working 50-55 hours per week. When traveling, you'll work according to customer hours, usually day shifts. Be prepared for a heavy industrial environment with a busy, fast-paced atmosphere, characterized by extensive machine building and an abundance of parts on a large manufacturing floor. Enjoy the benefits of company-provided uniforms, a phone, laptop, and all necessary safety equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of WARREN, Ohio.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $60000.00/yr.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Some companies offer support services for employees' well-being.
Vision and Dental Insurance: These are often offered as supplemental or part of a broader benefits package.
Stock Options: May be offered by some companies within the Ajax group.
Employee Stock Purchase Plans: May be offered by some companies within the Ajax group.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement are sometimes available.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in WARREN,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.