What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Actalent?
This position requires travel 100% of the time within an hour radius and may include up to 50% out-of-state travel via car or plane. The role involves weekend work, compensated with a special pay rate and potential overtime about 5% of the time. It is ideal for curious, mechanically-minded problem-solvers who enjoy diagnosing issues and working with their hands. Strong communicators are needed to interact confidently with customers, explain findings, and build trust. Candidates should be reliable professionals with a high sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through, thriving in autonomous environments, comfortable with independent work, traveling, and managing their own schedule.
Responsibilities- Diagnose and solve mechanical and technical issues.
- Interact with customers to explain findings and build trust.
- Travel to various customer sites, including cleanrooms, medical device, and pharmaceutical facilities.
- Perform scanning filters, partial counting, pressure, and temperature testing within cleanrooms.
- Troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and test procedures.
- Ensure precision, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
- Electromechanical equipment knowledge.
- Mathematical skillset.
- 2 years of experience in electromechanics.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Excel data entry.
- Ability to use service software, tablets, and reporting tools.
- Certification in NSF and CETA provided through paid training.
- Electro-mechanical skills, troubleshoot both mechanical or electrical systems.
- Presentation skills to maintain a clean appearance.
- Communication skills to interact with various professionals.
- Comfortable with climbing ladders, lifts, or duct work.
- Full-body gowning required in cleanroom settings.
Technicians will travel to customer sites, including cleanrooms, medical device, and pharmaceutical facilities, and work on equipment such as Fume Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Medical HVAC Systems, Laminar Flows, and Autoclaves. The role requires full-body gowning, including booties, lab coat, gloves, hair net, and beard net while in the cleanroom setting. Benefits include 100% medical coverage for employees and dependents, uncapped PTO, cell phone reimbursement, an AMEX card, and a company vehicle after three months.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Baltic, SD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $83200.00 - $93600.00/yr.
- Medical: 100% for Employee & all Dependents - Dental & Vision: 100% for Employee, 85% for dependents - 401K: 3% Match - PTO: Uncapped. Just don’t abuse it and we will never track. - Phone: Cell phone reimbursement - AMEX: All employees get an American Express card - Life Insurance - LTD & STD - Ownership Equity: Initial Equity is 75-100% of first year salary - Company vehicle after 3 months of service
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Baltic,SD.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
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.
Salary : $83,200 - $93,600