Field Service Technician

Job Title: Field Service Technician



Job Description

As a Field Service Technician, you will play a crucial role in installing and commissioning conveyor equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and collaborate with various departments to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission conveyor equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the installation and maintenance of conveyor systems.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to the project manager and internal teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and customer service departments to ensure project success.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with conveyor systems.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Mechanical/millwright experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites frequently.
• Physical ability to work in a field installation environment, including lifting and carrying heavy equipment.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical installation, preferably in the conveyor industry.
• Understanding of Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Technical ability to use a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer.

Why Work Here?

This is a family-owned company with a rich history of over 100 years, offering a supportive work environment and long-term opportunities. Enjoy benefits such as medical and vision insurance starting day one, a 401k with company match, profit-sharing bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The company values its employees, hosting holiday cookouts and providing bonuses for excellent attendance. Expect significant earning potential with overtime and a strong emphasis on employee development.

Work Environment

You will be working in a dynamic environment, often exposed to moving mechanical parts. Safety is a top priority, especially when working at facilities with specific EH&S requirements. The role requires the ability to use hand and power tools, climb ladders, and operate forklifts and scissor lifts safely. The company prides itself on its commitment to product quality, on-time delivery, customer service, and competitive pricing, all while valuing and developing its employees as its greatest asset.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

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 meets 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.