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Field Service Technician in La Grange

Date Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Field Service Technician

Industrial Equipment | U.S. & Canada Travel | $90K–$120K

We’re seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to install, commission, and troubleshoot large-scale industrial coil processing and automated material handling systems across North America.

This is a high-impact, high-earning role for technicians who enjoy travel, overtime, and solving complex mechanical and PLC challenges.

What You’ll Do

  • Install and service heavy industrial equipment

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC systems (Allen-Bradley experience preferred)

  • Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

  • Train operators and support plant maintenance teams

  • Travel throughout the U.S. (≈80%), Canada (≈15%+), and occasionally Mexico

  • Work in the local shop when not traveling

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years working with large industrial or manufacturing equipment

  • Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills

  • PLC diagnostic experience

  • Comfortable with frequent North American travel and consistent overtime

  • Must be local to the facility and available to work in the shop between trips

  • Professional, customer-facing communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • $90,000–$120,000 annual earning potential

  • Built-in overtime (average ~56 hours/week)

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • 401(k) after one year

  • Strong vacation package

If you want strong earning potential, long-term stability, and the opportunity to work on high-precision industrial systems across North America, apply today for confidential consideration.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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