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Aerotek Field Service Technician in Throop, Pennsylvania
Immediate Hiring for Field Service Technicians!!!! Scranton Area to START ASAP!!!!!
Job Description
We are seeking a Field Service Technician based in Throop, PA. The ideal candidate will have experience in Mechatronics or similar work experience. This role requires 50% - 70% travel.
Responsibilities
Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial food processing equipment.
Conduct operator, maintenance, and sanitation personnel training both in-house and at customer facilities.
Provide customer phone and email support, including PLC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting.
Prepare equipment for delivery and setup.
Perform rebuilding, repair, and preventative maintenance of customer machines both in-house and in the field.
Conduct building maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
Essential Skills
Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
Proficiency in troubleshooting, welding, PLCs, and fabrication.
Experience with machine shop operations, electrical maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Mechanical aptitude and experience in repair and maintenance repair.
Experience in calibration, computer operation, and mechatronics.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associates degree, equivalent technical training, or appropriate hands-on experience.
Experience in electronics, AC/DC drives and inverters, PLCs, and electro-mechanical systems.
Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and willing to travel extensively throughout the continental United States and Canada, including weekends.
Why Work Here?
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base hourly pay, travel incentives, generous weekend rates, bonus pay, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off. There is an opportunity to earn $100k+ after the first year.
Work Environment
The shop and training facility is located in Throop, PA. Expect to travel 4-6 days on average across 48 states. Work primarily involves servicing and repairing industrial meat slicers in meat plants.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Throop, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $63357.00 - $81242.00/yr.
Medical, Dental, Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield. 80% company paid. After 1 year, 3% IRA. Bonus based on sales/service (was $10,000 last year). Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Time.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Throop,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.