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Title: Field Service Technician

Pay: $36 to $40 per hour.

Compensation Structure: This is an hourly position, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate after 40 hours have been worked. On travel weeks, employees can expect an additional 5–10 hours at the overtime rate. A minimum of 40 hours per week is guaranteed.

Travel Time Compensation: Any travel time that occurs during regular working hours—including driving, waiting at the airport, and flight time—will be fully compensated.

Per Diem: A per diem allowance of $80.00 per day is provided for travel.

Position Summary: The Field Service Technician is responsible for the assembly, debugging, troubleshooting, and repair of custom high-speed automation equipment. This role requires frequent travel to customer sites for equipment installation, commissioning, training, and support.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Assemble, debug, inspect, and repair custom-built high-speed automation machinery

+ Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues both in-house and on-site

+ Collaborate with customers to ensure effective communication and high-quality service

+ Conduct on-site equipment installation, commissioning, and final acceptance testing

+ Assist with final assembly and testing processes prior to and post-shipment, following detailed engineering documentation

+ Support start-up and preventative maintenance of systems in the field

+ Provide remote troubleshooting via phone, Microsoft Teams, or remote access platforms

+ Work collaboratively with Field Service Controls Engineers on mechanical integration and commissioning tasks

+ Travel up to 75%, primarily within the U.S. with occasional international assignments (valid passport required or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits:

+ $80 daily per diem for meals and incidental expenses

+ All travel expenses covered, including flights, hotel accommodations, and rental cars

+ Company-issued credit card for incidental field-related expenses

+ Mileage and toll reimbursement for in-state travel using a personal vehicle

+ Rental car provided for out-of-state service calls

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Itasca,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.