Midwest Field Technician

Position: Field Service Technician – Food Slicing Systems

Industry: Industrial Food Processing Equipment

Primary Location: Greater Chicago Area

Position Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Base Compensation: $37.00+ / hour (depending on experience) + Overtime Potential

Travel: 80%–90% (Paid travel time, per diem, company vehicle)

About the Opportunity

We are representing a global leader in high-performance engineering solutions and food

processing technology. Recognized worldwide for innovation, product quality, and

exceptional customer support, our client builds industrial preparation, processing, and

packaging systems used by major food producers across North America.

This organization stands out for its employee-first culture and long average employee

tenure. Service managers in this division all started as field technicians themselves—

meaning leadership understands the realities of life on the road and actively plans travel

schedules to protect work-life balance and prevent burnout.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician with specialized hands-on

expertise in industrial food slicing equipment.

In this role, you will act as the field technical expert responsible for installing,

commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining advanced electro-mechanical

slicing systems at client facilities. You will interact directly with plant maintenance teams

and operations managers, acting as a key technical resource during scheduled

maintenance and critical downtime scenarios.

Compensation & Benefits Package

Logistics & Field Support

• Competitive Compensation: $37.00+ per hour (commensurate with experience)

with paid travel time and overtime opportunities.

• Fully Equipped for Success: Company service vehicle, company credit card for

travel expenses, per diem allowance, complete professional tool set, hard tool

cases, and hard luggage provided.

Comprehensive Benefits (Day 1 Coverage)

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting

Day 1, plus flexible health savings accounts.

• Retirement Plan: Competitive 401(k) company match program.

• Paid Time Off: Generous paid vacation allowance plus paid holidays.

• Continuous Development: Ongoing technical training, including potential factorybased

training internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Service: Perform scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and

full commissioning of industrial food slicing machinery and integrated processing

lines.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex electro-mechanical issues,

including AC/servo drives, motors, control circuits, basic PLC interfaces,

pneumatics, and high-pressure hydraulic systems.

• Customer Training & Support: Educate customer operators and plant

maintenance technicians on safe machine operation, sanitary maintenance, and

basic line adjustments.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow all site safety protocols, OSHA standards, and

sanitary facility guidelines.

• Documentation: Complete service reports, site logs, and expense accounting

accurately using basic office software (MS Word, Excel).

Travel Requirements & Expectations

• Frequency: 80% to 90% travel across North America, with occasional international

travel for factory training.

• Assignment Length: Deployments typically average 2 weeks, with occasional 3-

week projects depending on installation scope.

• Flexibility: Willingness to travel on short notice and work extended

hours/weekends when emergency plant repairs require immediate resolution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Core Requirements

• Slicer Machinery Experience: Direct experience servicing, troubleshooting, or

maintaining commercial/industrial food slicers (OEM experience or in-house

processing plant maintenance experience on equipment from manufacturers such

as Weber, Provisur, Textor, Marel, Treif, or similar).

• Field / Technical Background: 3 to 5+ years of hands-on electro-mechanical

service experience.

• Electrical Competency: Strong ability to read electrical schematics and

troubleshoot control circuits, drives, motors, and sensors.

• Fluid Power & Mechanical: Solid understanding of mechanical drive systems,

pneumatics, and hydraulics.

• Communication: Strong English communication skills with a customer-focused,

professional demeanor.

• Background & Logistics: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, valid

passport (or ability to obtain one), and ability to pass standard pre-employment

screening.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa

sponsorship requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PLC diagnostics, drive parameters, or automated control systems.

• Background working in sanitary or automated food production environments