Field Service Technician - Machine Tool

at Kelly Services in Elgin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

NOW HIRING A FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN ELGIN, IL

DIRECT HIRE

MINIMUM 75% TRAVEL

HOURY RATE OF $30/HR

An industry leading machine manufacturer, is looking for a Field Service Technician to install, repair and test sheet metal equipment, CNC machinery, and components. Identify parts for replacement on equipment and requests orders to be placed as necessary. Familiar with a variety of field service concepts, practices, and procedures.

Company offers great benefits including competitive wages, medical/dental/vision/ insurance, paid time off and holiday pay as well as company issued laptop, and tools.

Mechanical Competencies

+ Basic Understanding and Ability to Read Mechanical Drawings/Layouts

+ Basic Understanding of Mechanical Systems

+ Competent in basic hand tools for machine tool repair

Electrical Competencies

+ Basic Usage of a Multi Meter

+ Basic Electrical Safety Knowledge

Other Competencies

+ Must have the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

+ Needs to possess excellent troubleshooting skills

+ Must have good customer service skills

+ Ability to maintain good relations with customers and fellow colleagues

+ Must be a team player

+ Should have excellent verbal communication skills

+ Must have the ability to work under pressure

+ Ability to manage service calls

+ Ability to handle frustration

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a shop/manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard mechanical/electrical equipment such as hand tools, meters, test bars and inspection tools.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, drive. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist frequently.

Travel

Ability to travel long distances; overnight travel required

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.