Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Description
The Field Service Technician will be responsible for on-site machine commissioning, repairs, maintenance, group training, and process refinement. This role requires providing technical service support via phone calls from customers and service representatives. Additionally, the technician will run-out and test machines prior to shipping to customers and perform service calls at customer sites to address possible problems involving company products. Technical support to other service representatives and customers is also a key component of this role.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mechanical duties including alignment, leveling, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical issues on machines.
- Perform electrical duties such as diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of relay control systems.
- Complete work in a safe, professional, and timely manner while adhering to Lockout Tagout Programs.
Essential Skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Integrity, positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-player mindset.
- Self-starter with the initiative to own your schedule and deliver timely customer service.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and punctual.
- Ability to work effectively in both a team and independent environment.
- Ability to lift up to specified weight (rare heavy lifts with help).
- High school diploma or equivalent; two-year technical degree or related work experience.
- Willingness to travel up to 60%, including rare trips to Mexico or Canada.
Work Environment
The work environment involves a small-team culture where everyone contributes, from unloading trucks to shop clean-up. The position requires proactive planning for travel and delivering timely customer service.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Golden Valley, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Golden Valley,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.