Field Service Mechanic

Field Service Mechanic

The Field Service Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the successful startup, operation, and long-term performance of equipment in the field. This role combines technical expertise, customer training, problem-solving, and service leadership to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical aptitude, electrical/control systems knowledge, and a service-oriented mindset. This position requires frequent travel (approximately 75%) across the U.S., its territories, and Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect new equipment installations, including mechanical systems and controls.
• Perform equipment startup and commissioning processes.
• Train customer personnel on operation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment.
• Perform repair, maintenance, and modifications on existing equipment.
• Execute warranty service work and provide retraining to customer staff when required.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to share field insights and suggest product improvements.
• Prepare detailed service call and field reports, documenting equipment issues, repairs, and solutions.
• Maintain proper organization of paperwork, tools, and equipment while on assignment.
• Ensure all work aligns with safety guidelines and company procedures.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers job security and opportunities for advancement. The company is expanding and moving to a new location in Pleasant Prairie in 2026.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Gurnee, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Gurnee, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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 meet 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.