Direct Hire Field Service Technician
Kent, OH, US
Electronic Assembly
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
25-35 per hour
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Kent, OH, US
25-35 per hour
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Electronic Assembly
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Direct Hire Field Service Technician (Plastics Processing Equipment)
Location: Kent, OH (Training location) Remote/Hybrid after training
Travel: Must be able to travel domestic & internationally
Compensation is based on experience
Position Overview:
As a Field Service Technician, you’ll be the primary technical representative to our customers for all product installation, maintenance, and repair needs. This role offers hands-on work with sophisticated machinery and the opportunity for extensive national and international travel. After in-depth training at our Kent facility, you’ll transition to a remote or hybrid schedule that accommodates your project-based travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as THE on-site technical expert
- Independently travel to customer locations—domestic and global—for equipment installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
- Conduct yearly follow-up calls and site visits to ensure customer satisfaction
- Provide end-user training at customer sites and facilities
- Plan and coordinate logistics for service visits, including travel and expense reporting
- Act as a liaison between customers and engineering, manufacturing, and parts/sales teams
- Collect customer feedback and relay continuous improvement opportunities
- Promote quality, safety, and environmental compliance in all activities
- Support other duties as assigned by management
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Valid US Driver’s License & Passport (must be able to book rental cars for travel)
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Self-directed, independent worker; skilled at problem-solving and proactive issue avoidance
- Strong team player with a customer-focused mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical training in electrical systems (single-phase, 3-phase, or low voltage)
- Experience with logic circuits, electric motors, mechanical devices, or plastic processing
- Experience using measuring and test equipment (micrometers, multimeters, etc.)
- Prior field service or global travel experience
- Second language proficiency
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing
- Ability to work in both office and industrial settings; exposure to loud noise, moving parts, and airborne particles may occur (PPE provided)
- Occasional extended periods of sitting during international flights
- Ability to meet vision requirements (close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, focus adjustment)
Schedule & Training:
- Standard schedule: Mon-Fri
- After comprehensive training (6-12 months in Kent, OH), position is hybrid/remote with approximately 50%+ travel, including some weekends as required
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