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Field Service Technician

Sterling Engineering

  • Garden City, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • $32–$39 Per Hour

Highlights

Hands-on experience assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, preferably industrial or manufacturing equipment. Technical/trade school certification, Associate degree in Engineering Technology, BS in Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGarden City, KS
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$32–$39 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

Description

**Location: **Garden City, Kansas (travel around 40-50% of the time within this territory)

**Compensation: **$32-39/hr+, based on experience

What You’ll Do

  • Operate and support advanced multi-robotic welding systems.
  • Load, monitor, and inspect welded assemblies.
  • Track inventory of components and completed assemblies.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automated equipment and robotic cells.
  • Monitor equipment performance, part fit-up, and overall system operation.
  • Record equipment and performance data to support engineering troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
  • Service and maintain pneumatic systems, welding equipment, robotics, sensors, and electrical automation components.
  • Support the integration and installation of autonomous robotic welding cells within manufacturing environments.
  • Learn system operating processes, including basic command prompts, programming, and code changes.
  • Work directly with customers to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
  • Partner with engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, robotic, and automation issues.
  • Inspect, clean, repair, and replace electrical and mechanical components.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities in a fast-paced technical environment.

Who You Are

  • Technical/trade school certification, Associate degree in Engineering Technology, BS in Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, preferably industrial or manufacturing equipment.
  • Some welding experience preferred; welding certifications are not required.
  • Experience in a fabrication, machine shop, manufacturing, automation, or similar industrial environment.
  • Comfortable learning basic programming and software used to operate automated equipment.
  • Able to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable working with both large equipment and smaller, sensitive components.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and customers.
  • Eager to learn new technologies and develop additional skills in robotics and automation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Flexible PTO.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Employee referral bonus program.
  • Opportunity to work hands-on with advanced robotics, automation, and welding technology.

You should be proficient in:

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • High Voltage Systems
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Service
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Field Service Readiness
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems & Components
  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Electrical Panel Installation
  • Electrical Schematic Reading
  • Low Voltage Cabling Installation
  • Equipment Installation
  • Machine Safety Inspections

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

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