Field Service Technician

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Itasca, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Automotive Automation, Automotive Industry, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Training, Electricity, Electromechanics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Machining Operations, On Site Support, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Technical Support, Trade Shows
LOCATION
Itasca, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Field Service Technician
Location: Itasca and Client Sites
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation:$65-75K yrly
 

We are seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and servicing of advanced CNC and electromechanical equipment at customer sites. This role is ideal for a technically strong problem-solver who enjoys travel, customer interaction, and working on complex machinery in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, commission, and perform preventive maintenance on machines at customer sites
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related equipment issues
  • Provide on-site customer training on machine operation and basic maintenance
  • Deliver professional, customer-focused service during all customer interactions
  • Provide remote technical support when not traveling
  • Support machine installations at trade shows and exhibitions as needed
  • Document service activities, findings, and corrective actions
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Associate degree, technical certification, trade school diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Automotive, or related fields
  • High school diploma required
  • 4+ years of hands-on electromechanical maintenance experience
  • 4+ years of experience working with modern CNC machinery
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Mechanical, electrical/electronic, and pneumatic systems
    • CNC equipment and power tools
    • Blueprint and schematic interpretation
    • PLC fundamentals and basic C++ concepts
    • Mechatronics systems

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com