Field Service Technician - Must live in OH,WI,MI,IN,KY,MO,WV,IL
Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about the preventive maintenance and emergency repair work you've done on industrial equipment.
What they are checking: Whether they have done both planned and emergency service, which this role requires.
Tell me about a time great customer service made a difference in a repair job.
What they are checking: Whether they see customer service as part of the job, not just the repair itself.
What does a positive attitude look like on a long, frustrating service day?
What they are checking: Whether they stay professional with customers even when the work is tough.
What would you do
This territory covers Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, West Virginia and Illinois. How do you feel about that much travel?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the size of the territory and can sustain the travel.
You get an emergency call while you're in the middle of a scheduled PM at another site. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can balance customers fairly and communicate with the office about priorities.
What do you do when you realize you're not sure how to fix something?
What they are checking: Whether they admit gaps and seek help rather than risk damaging equipment.
About the work
How do you troubleshoot a separator or centrifuge that's vibrating more than normal?
What they are checking: Whether they know how imbalance, wear and buildup cause vibration in rotating equipment.
What electrical and controls skills do you bring to the job?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle motors, drives and sensors along with mechanical work.
How do you stay safe when working alone on rotating equipment?
What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout and safety rules even when no one is watching.
How do you document your work so the customer and office understand what was done?
What they are checking: Whether their reports are clear and complete enough for billing and follow-up.
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