PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - PACKAGING EQUIPMENT

Position Type: Long-term contract with possibility of permanent conversion

Travel: 90%

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Field Service Technician with experience in packaging machinery to provide installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training at customer locations throughout Northeast Region. This role requires 90% travel.

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years field technician experience
• Experience with packing machines (Valve Baggers, Inline, FFS, VFFS machinery)
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced PLC knowledge
• Allen Bradley: Studio 5000 and Panel View
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical knowledge
• Industrial equipment experience
• Ability to read/interpret electrical documentation and plant drawings
  
  

Requirements

• Valid passport or ability to obtain
• Valid driver's license with clear record
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Technical degree OR equivalent experience/apprenticeship
• Proficient English communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Siemens Tia Portal experience
• SAP experience
• TWIC Card and OSHA 10
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain packaging equipment at customer facilities
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
• Conduct customer training and on-site technical support
• Complete service reports and documentation
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel 90% with extended commissioning assignments
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Possibility of permanent conversion
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Various industrial facilities with extreme temperatures, dust, and chemical exposure
• Confined spaces possible
• Flexible schedule with last-minute changes common