Service Technician

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on building, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and servicing industrial machinery and processing equipment on a 1st shift schedule (7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.). You work with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in environments such as food processing, chemical manufacturing, plastics production, and other automated liquid-processing industries. The position combines hands-on technical work in a large workshop with field service travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble industrial machines and processing equipment according to engineering specifications and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic designs.
• Install and commission machinery at customer facilities, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and integration with existing systems.
• Perform industrial troubleshooting and repair on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Service and maintain pumps, including gear, piston, pneumatic, and centrifugal types, to ensure reliable operation and optimal performance.
• Inspect, repair, and replace valves, flow controls, piping, fittings, pneumatics, seals, and related components as needed.
• Work with power transmission systems such as electric motors, gearboxes, cylinders, and bearings, performing adjustments, repairs, and replacements.
• Diagnose and service vacuum systems and temperature control systems, including electric, water, and oil-based heating and cooling equipment.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics to troubleshoot complex system issues and implement effective solutions.
• Perform PLC and HMI troubleshooting and basic programming to support automated manufacturing processes and control systems.
• Conduct industrial electronics troubleshooting and repair to maintain reliable operation of control panels, sensors, and related equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment to minimize downtime and extend service life.
• Use hand tools and basic shop tools to perform mechanical and electrical assembly, disassembly, and repairs in the workshop and in the field.
• Travel to customer sites to provide field service, installation, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting support.
• Work with dispensing machines, injection molding equipment, HVAC-related systems, and machine tools within manufacturing environments.
• Maintain accurate records of service work performed, including installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with a small team of service technicians and office staff to coordinate schedules, share technical knowledge, and support customer needs.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of related work experience in maintenance, repair, and operations of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with evidence of ongoing technical education.
• 45 years of experience in machine building, installation, and commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes in at least one of the following areas: food processing (such as dairy, beverages, bakeries), hydraulic systems, chemical systems and manufacturing, plastics manufacturing including injection molding, painting, or reactive materials, or similar industries involving liquid materials and automated manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of pumps, including gear, piston, pneumatic, and centrifugal types, and their function and repair.
• Strong understanding of valves, flow controls, piping, fittings, pneumatics, and seals, and ability to service and repair these components.
• Proficiency in working with power transmission systems, including electric motors, gearboxes, cylinders, and bearings.
• Experience with vacuum systems and temperature control systems using electric, water, and oil-based methods.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics and perform systematic troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with PLC and HMI troubleshooting and basic programming in industrial environments.
• Industrial electronics troubleshooting and repair skills for control systems and related equipment.
• Demonstrated industrial troubleshooting and repair ability across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel for field service work.
• Ownership of basic tools required for electrical, mechanical, and repair tasks.
• Background suitable for field service work, including travel and work in diverse manufacturing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with polyurethane processing equipment is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with dispensing machines, injection molding equipment, and machine tools.
• Exposure to HVAC-related systems in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Experience in food manufacturing environments such as dairies, beverage plants, or bakeries.
• Familiarity with plastics manufacturing and reactive materials processing.
• Ability to perform assembly, installation, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Comfort working with hand tools and basic shop tools in both workshop and field settings.
• Valid passport to support travel requirements.
• Military Background is considered a strong asset, particularly for technical discipline and field readiness.

Why Work Here?

You join a close-knit organization with a genuine small company feel, where about fifty people work together across the workshop, office, and sales teams. Leadership is actively engaged on the floor and regularly works side-by-side with technicians, creating a supportive and approachable culture. The team enjoys a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere with activities such as chili cook-offs, cornhole games, and company picnics, fostering strong camaraderie and work-life balance. You benefit from direct access to decision-makers, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to grow your technical skills while being part of a team that values hands-on involvement and mutual support.

Work Environment

You work primarily in a large workshop alongside a small crew of service technicians, currently around five, within an overall team of about fifty employees including office staff. The environment is hands-on and industrial, with regular use of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment, as well as machine tools, dispensing machines, injection molding equipment, and HVAC-related systems. The standard schedule is 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional field service travel to customer sites as needed. The atmosphere is informal and collaborative, with a strong sense of teamwork and leadership that is highly involved on the floor, actively supporting technicians and participating in daily operations. Dress is practical and appropriate for workshop and field work, focusing on safety and readiness for mechanical and electrical tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical dental vision pto vacation

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.