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Field Service Technician – 1st Shift

We’re looking for a Field Service Technician who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and taking pride in building and supporting high‑quality machinery. If you’re eager to grow, enjoy variety in your day, and want a workplace that values independence over micromanagement, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

+ Test and validate equipment before it ships to customers

+ Lead and support equipment installations at customer sites

+ Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues both onsite and over the phone

+ Train customers on proper equipment operation and maintenance

+ Document service findings and recommend improvements

+ Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repair visits

+ Travel domestically after your training period

What You Bring

+ Mechanical and electrical aptitude

+ Ability to work with 110–220 voltage

+ Comfort using hand and power tools

+ Ability to read basic blueprints and electrical schematics

+ Technical schooling or hands‑on assembly experience

Bonus Points For:

Experience as a Service Technician, Machine Builder, or Maintenance Technician.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

+ Relaxed, non‑production environment

+ Clean, bright, air‑conditioned workspace

+ Learn new skills like welding, fabrication, and manual machining

+ No micromanagement — you’re trusted to do your job

+ Paid travel and comprehensive support for field assignments

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 ELK GROVE VILLAGE,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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.