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Field Service Technician

Gables Search Group

  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working directly with customers, and traveling to customer locations. The successful candidate will have 2–5 years of related field service or equipment maintenance experience , along with strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and customer-service skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Haven, CT
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttps://www.gablessearch.com/

    Description

    We are recruiting an experienced Field Service Technician for a key manufacturing client. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working directly with customers, and traveling to customer locations.

    The successful candidate will have 2–5 years of related field service or equipment maintenance experience, along with strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and customer-service skills.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair complex electromechanical manufacturing equipment at customer locations.
    • Read and interpret electrical schematics involving high-voltage systems from 220V to 440V, low-voltage systems from 12V to 24V, and combined electrical systems.
    • Use electrical schematics and a multimeter to troubleshoot voltage, current, resistance, and related electrical issues.
    • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, including power supplies, inputs, outputs, switches, sensors, and human-machine interfaces.
    • Diagnose issues involving servo drives, motors, and motion-control systems.
    • Read and interpret pneumatic schematics.
    • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble complex electromechanical assemblies using common hand and power tools.
    • Learn and apply the fundamentals of CNC lathe controls and programming, including Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or similar platforms.
    • Support magazine bar-feeding systems and CNC lathe part-processing applications.
    • Communicate professionally with end users, OEM representatives, dealers, and other key customer contacts.
    • Provide equipment installation guidance and operator training.
    • Document service calls, repairs, customer communications, and technical information in digital customer files.
    • Represent the company professionally before, during, and after each customer visit.
    • Travel overnight approximately 50%–75% of the time.

    Required Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED
    • Two to five years of field service, industrial maintenance, equipment installation, or related technical experience
    • Advanced ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
    • Strong working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems
    • Advanced proficiency using a multimeter
    • Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and motion-control systems
    • Ability to read pneumatic schematics
    • Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills
    • Proficiency with common hand and power tools
    • Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate digital service records
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills
    • Ability and willingness to travel overnight 50%–75% of the time

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience servicing CNC machinery, bar-feeding equipment, or automated manufacturing systems
    • Familiarity with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or comparable CNC controls
    • Experience installing equipment and training customers in a manufacturing environment

    About Company

    Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

    At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

    Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

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