Field Service Technician @ Actalent

Job Title: Field Service TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced ElectroMechanical Field Service Technician who can operate independently in an industrial environment. This role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and startups on motors, gearboxes, chains, augers, and related equipment. Candidates should be comfortable using hand and power tools, working from ladders, in confined spaces, and around wastewater or dirty environments. Electrical responsibilities include using a multimeter, setting up and adjusting VFD parameters, verifying motor protection and safety devices, and working safely with both deenergized and live power.

The ideal candidate has strong diagnostic skills, can identify issues by observation and sound, communicates well with teams on-site, and documents daily work clearly. We are looking for a highly capable field service technician who learns quickly, moves fast, and can step in with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and startups on industrial equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, and work from ladders in confined spaces and wastewater environments.
• Perform mechanical tasks such as drilling/tapping stainless steel and working on motors, gearboxes, chains, and augers.
• Use a multimeter for electrical tasks, including motor controls, VFD setup, and parameter changes.
• Ensure electrical safety while working with both deenergized and live power.
• Communicate effectively with onsite teams and document daily work clearly.
• Identify and diagnose issues through observation and sound.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of field service technician experience.
• 5+ years of electro-mechanical experience.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with multimeter and motor controls.
• Ability to work independently in industrial environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable traveling up to 100% of the time.
• Lives an hour or less from an international airport.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is industrial and involves working in rusty, greasy, and often tight or awkward spaces. Candidates should expect to work in active or under-construction sites alongside other contractors. The role requires readiness to travel up to 100% of the time, with the candidate residing within an hour of an international airport. The company is experiencing rapid growth, necessitating the expansion of the Service department to create a stable team that can handle increasing demands.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $83200.00 - $104000.00/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.401k, health, dental, vision

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Pleasant Prairie,WI.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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