• Field Service Technician

    Aerotek (White Bear Lake, MN)


    Job Title: Field Service Technician

    Job Description

    The Field Service Technician will travel across the globe to customer facilities to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade specialized industrial machinery used in wood fastening. The technician will be responsible for hands-on technical work, customer training, and ongoing support, focusing on mechanical and electrical systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up and configure new machinery at client sites.

    + Conduct operational and safety training for customer personnel.

    + Diagnose and resolve issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

    + Perform routine and emergency maintenance.

    + Document service activities and any equipment modifications.

    + Provide remote assistance using phone, video, and digital tools.

    + Occasionally assist with equipment relocation and upgrades.

    + Focus on system upgrades and troubleshooting, installation and machine setup, and general maintenance as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong electrical and mechanical experience.

    + 3+ years in field service/maintenance.

    + Ability to obtain a passport and travel domestically and internationally.

    + Willingness to travel internationally and domestically 75% of the time.

    + Experience with equipment installation, maintenance, and customer service.

    + Ability to interpret technical blueprints and schematics.

    + Understanding of AC/DC systems, electrical wiring, and 24V DC controls.

    + Familiarity with proximity and relay switches, blueprints, and schematics.

    + Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and wrenching.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Hydraulics and pneumatics experience is preferred, but training can be provided.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team where you will gain hands-on experience with specialized industrial machinery. Benefit from comprehensive training and onboarding, and enjoy the opportunity to travel globally while working in diverse environments. Collaborate with a skilled team of technicians and contribute to innovative solutions in the wood fastening industry.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role involves extensive travel across the USA and internationally to locations such as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and South America. You will work in environments where wood pallets and sawmills are produced, which may be hot, cold, or dirtier. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 4/5 PM, with no overnight work required. The team consists of four other technicians, and service technicians can expect to work approximately 50 hours per week, with training weeks averaging 40 hours. Once in the field, workdays may vary, ranging from 50-60 hours per week.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $93600.00/yr.

     

    401K, medical, dental, vision insurance. Per diem, paid travel. Opportunity for growth internally.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in White Bear Lake,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    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.