Manufacturing Service Technician

Manufacturing Service Technician

Location: Elgin, IL (South Elgin / Belvidere flexibility)
Pay: $35+/hour (flexibility based on experience)

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a typical field service role . The majority of service, testing, and troubleshooting work is performed on-site at the manufacturing facility or remotely , allowing for consistent schedules and limited travel . Travel is primarily tied to machine installations and customer acceptance , rather than ongoing service calls.

If you enjoy hands-on automation work but want less time on the road , stronger work-life balance, and exceptional long-term benefits , this role offers a rare combination of technical exposure and stability .

About the Opportunity

Join a growing custom automation manufacturer that designs, builds, and supports complex automated equipment for customers across multiple industries. This role sits at the center of machine build, testing, and commissioning , providing exposure to electrical, mechanical, and controls systems while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and customers.

You’ll play a critical role in final machine assembly, testing, debugging, and installation , ensuring equipment meets performance, quality, and safety expectations before and after shipment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform final assembly, testing, debugging, and validation of custom automated machinery prior to shipment.

• Support machine installations and customer acceptance , with travel largely limited to install and commissioning phases (approximately up to 30%).

• Provide remote and on-site technical support for machinery service, warranty, and upgrades—reducing the need for frequent customer-site travel.

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to implement machine upgrades, configuration changes, and corrective actions , documenting findings and solutions.

• Conduct customer product testing , demonstrations, and compatibility evaluations to ensure equipment performs to specification.

• Perform final quality control and performance inspections , including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and functional checks.

• Assist customers during acceptance visits and training sessions, acting as a technical resource and company representative.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of experience as a Field Service Technician, Manufacturing Test Technician, or Lead Machine Builder working with automated equipment.

• Strong hands-on experience testing, diagnosing, and debugging automated machinery .

• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues in complex systems.

• Comfort working independently while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Technical Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Working knowledge of PLC and electrical systems , including AC/DC fundamentals, ability to read ladder logic, and perform basic edits.

• Ability to read and interpret 3D CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams .

• Experience using basic machine shop equipment (drill press, grinder, mill, lathe).

• Proficiency with hand tools and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and scales .

Compensation & Long-Term Benefits

This company invests heavily in employee stability and long-term growth, offering a benefits package rarely seen in technician roles:

• Competitive hourly pay

• Medical insurance

• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

• Voluntary life insurance options

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Pension plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness reimbursement program

The Bottom Line

This role is ideal for technicians who:

• Want hands-on automation work without constant travel

• Prefer facility-based and remote service support over road-heavy roles

• Value long-term stability, ownership, and retirement benefits

• Enjoy working on custom machinery from build through installation

  If you are interested in learning more, please apply today!
  Krisi O’Donnell
  LaSalle Network
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