Field Service & Commissioning Technician – Industrial Machinery

German American Chambers of Commerce • Chicago, IL

4d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on installing, starting up, and troubleshooting large industrial machines at customer sites.
You will work directly on custom-built capital equipment, supporting customers during machine installation and bringing systems into operation.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in:
machine building
equipment installation
field service
industrial maintenance

Requirements

• 2–6 years of hands-on experience with industrial machinery or equipment
• Experience working directly on machines during installation, startup, or troubleshooting in real production environments strongly preferred.
• Background in one of the following: machine building / assembly, field service / installation, industrial maintenance
• Comfortable reading schematics or blueprints
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Hands-on experience working with PLC-controlled equipment required (troubleshooting, I/O checks, basic adjustments). No PLC programming required.
• Willingness to travel ~40–50%

Responsibilities

• Support installation and startup of industrial machinery at customer sites
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, basic controls)
• Work with PLC-controlled systems during startup and troubleshooting
• Work with systems involving pneumatics, sensors, motors, and wiring
• Assist with machine setup, adjustments, and performance stabilization
• Support customer training during system handover
• Document work performed and communicate with engineering teams

Benefits

• Overtime paid (1.5x after 40 hours)
• Uncapped performance-based bonus potential
• 20 days PTO
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Medical & dental insurance
• Car allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed