Field Service Technician

Now Hiring: Field Service Technician (Millwright / Industrial Maintenance)

Travel the Midwest | Work on Industrial Processing Equipment | Direct Hire

$35-$42/hour + Per Diem + Paid Travel Expenses

Based in Bennington, NE

50-75% Travel

Direct Hire Opportunity

Excellent Benefits Package

Position Overview

We are seeking a mechanically inclined Field Service Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair specialized process equipment used in the corn wet milling, ethanol, agricultural, and industrial processing industries.

This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in millwright work, industrial maintenance, field service, rotating equipment, or mechanical repair who enjoy hands-on work, travel, and solving technical problems in the field. The position requires extensive customer interaction and the ability to work independently while representing the company at customer sites throughout North America.

You will work with a variety of industrial equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, bucket elevators, rotating equipment, power transmission systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. When not traveling, you will support equipment assembly, rebuilds, repairs, and project preparation at the Bennington facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment in both shop and field environments.
• Install, inspect, align, and service conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, and other rotating equipment.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and operational testing activities at customer facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical failures to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and light structural modifications as required to support repairs and installations.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Conduct equipment inspections and document findings, repair recommendations, and completed work.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and follow all company and customer safety procedures.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the Midwest and other domestic locations to support service and maintenance activities.
• Assist with equipment assembly, rebuilds, repairs, and project preparation at the Bennington facility when not traveling.
• Provide professional customer service and technical support while representing the company in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Millwright, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Rotating Equipment Technician, or similar mechanical role.
• Strong hands-on experience with conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, chains, rotating equipment, and power transmission systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience, including MIG and stick welding.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment issues.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in field environments.
• Effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50-75% as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Millwright or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience working in ethanol plants, corn wet milling facilities, feed mills, grain processing facilities, fertilizer plants, food processing plants, manufacturing environments, or power generation facilities.
• Experience with bucket elevators, augers, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, and grain handling equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience aligning pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Rigging, machinery moving, and equipment installation experience.
• Forklift, aerial lift, rigging, or other industrial certifications.
• Strong customer-facing skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Why Join Us?

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering excellent benefits, long-term stability, and exposure to a variety of industrial environments. You'll join a skilled team that values mechanical expertise, craftsmanship, safety, and practical problem-solving.

Employees have the opportunity to work on specialized equipment across ethanol plants, grain facilities, food processing operations, and manufacturing sites throughout North America. This position offers competitive pay, per diem, paid travel, ongoing technical development, and long-term career growth in a highly specialized industry.

Work Environment

This role involves approximately 50-75% travel throughout the Midwest and other domestic locations as projects require. When not traveling, work will be performed at the Bennington facility supporting equipment builds, rebuilds, repairs, and customer project preparation.

Work is performed in industrial manufacturing, agricultural processing, grain handling, ethanol, and food processing facilities. Daily responsibilities involve hands-on work with conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, bucket elevators, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and welding/fabrication activities.

This is a fast-paced, safety-focused, and highly hands-on environment ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy travel, industrial equipment, and solving complex mechanical challenges.

This is a Permanent position based out of Missouri Valley, IA.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $85280.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

extensive company benefits which will be discussed upon interview

This is a Permanent position based out of Missouri Valley, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Missouri Valley,IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.