Remote Traveling Technician (Mechanical and Electrical Experience)

Field Service Technician
Up to 75% Travel | Nationwide - just need to live near a major airport!

Starting at $30.50/hr

Love to travel, solve problems, and work hands-on with cutting-edge equipment? Ready to rack up airline miles while building a rewarding technical career? Join Lantech as a Field Service Technician and become a critical part of the team that keeps our customers running worldwide. We offer a strong compensation package, a robust training program, and long-term career growth with a global industry leader.

Lantech is the world leader in stretch wrapping technology—and the original inventor of the rotary stretch wrapper. For decades, we’ve continued to innovate with performance-enhancing technology while expanding our expertise into case and tray handling equipment. Today, Lantech machines operate around the globe, supported by multilingual technical teams and a culture rooted in quality and continuous improvement.

As a Field Service Technician, you are the face of Lantech to our customers. Your expertise ensures their equipment is installed, running efficiently, and supported when challenges arise. Your work directly helps customers safely deliver their products to markets around the world—and keeps Lantech’s reputation for excellence strong.

As a Field Service Technician at Lantech, you’ll combine technical skill with customer interaction while working both in the field and at our facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support customers across the United States through on-site service and support

• Perform equipment start-ups, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs

• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance

• Coordinate information between customers and internal Lantech teams to resolve issues

• Provide technical phone support when not traveling

• Perform quality control inspections of equipment prior to shipment

• Travel up to 75%, with a comprehensive up to 6-month training program based in Louisville, KY

This role does not require that you live in the Louisville, KY area. We’re seeking a self-motivated, customer-focused technician who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys hands-on problem solving.

You’re a great fit if you:

• Have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

• Are a self-starter comfortable working independently and with customers

• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills

• Are team-oriented with a strong commitment to quality

• Have experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical industrial equipment

• Have experience with PLC logic development and troubleshooting

• Demonstrate proficiency with basic computer applications

• Are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• 3–5 years of experience in field service or equipment maintenance in a related industry

• Experience reading mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics preferred

• Experience with packaging equipment strongly preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Technical schooling in electricity, electronics, or equipment maintenance (2 years) preferred

• Problem-solving

• Strong communication

• Customer service excellence

• Team-oriented mindset

• Job Stability: An essential business experiencing strong growth in the manufacturing industry

• Competitive Pay amp; Benefits:

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Quarterly profitability bonuses

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Paid Life, STD amp; LTD insurance

  • Paid Vacation, PTO, and 8 paid holidays

• Career Development: Industry-leading training and opportunities to advance

• Casual Dress amp; Great Culture: Supportive teams and a people-first environment

Come stretch your career with Lantech—where innovation meets opportunity.