Job Description

Field Service Technician – Industrial Machinery

Location: Chicago Metro Region
Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 + Benefits
Schedule: Full-Time | Up to 50% Regional Travel (Primarily Midwest)

An established industrial equipment company is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial sawing and metalworking equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled technician who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working independently, and building customer relationships. The position offers competitive compensation, regional travel, ongoing technical training, and opportunities to expand your industrial equipment expertise.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial band saws, circular saws, and metalworking machinery at customer facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Provide equipment training and technical support to customers.
• Document repairs, parts usage, and service activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams on parts, scheduling, and technical issues.
• Build strong customer relationships through responsive, professional service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field service, industrial maintenance, or equipment repair experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with electrical and/or hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery.
• Ability to work independently and manage service schedules.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50%, primarily throughout the Midwest.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial sawing equipment, metal fabrication machinery, or CNC equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience (programming not required).
• Previous experience with an industrial equipment OEM or distributor.

Why Join?

• $90,000–$100,000 annually
• Overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing technical training
• Independent field service role with varied equipment and customer environments

Interested?

For confidential consideration, contact:

Alana Seddon | gpacExecutive Search Consultant |
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Phone: 785-783-6703
Email: alana.seddon@gogpac.com

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Keywords

Field Service Technician • Industrial Service Technician • Field Service Engineer • Industrial Maintenance • Industrial Machinery Repair • Band Saw Repair • Circular Saw Repair • Sawing Equipment • Metalworking Equipment • Metal Fabrication • CNC Machinery • Mechanical Troubleshooting • Electrical Troubleshooting • Hydraulics • PLC Troubleshooting • Equipment Installation • Preventive Maintenance • OEM Equipment • Industrial Equipment Service • Midwest Field Service

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.