External Job · via Greenhouse

Field Service Equipment Technician – Compactors & Balers

teammateChesapeake, VA

💰 $27 – $38/hrFull-timeelectricianconstructionmetalwork and fabrication

Quick Summary

Field Service Equipment Technician for industrial compactors and balers requiring welding, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting expertise.

Skills & Keywords

weldinghydraulicselectrical troubleshootingequipment repair

As an Industrial Equipment Technician, your responsibilities include

Ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols such as lockout/tagout, fire watch, and fall protection measures.
Expertly repairing and replacing essential components like motors, pumps, cylinders, and valves to maintain operational efficiency.
Diligently following equipment requirements and maintenance schedules to uphold performance standards.
Skillfully utilizing torches and cutting tools to remove old chutes, guide rails, and other elements as needed.
Installing and configuring trash compactors, fabricating chutes, and setting up cardboard balers as required to meet operational demands.
Willingness to tackle additional tasks as assigned to support team objectives.

Qualifications

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Strong understanding of industrial safety standards (lockout/tagout, fall protection, fire watch).
Experience with hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, and valves.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including high-voltage components.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, including experience with motors, mechanical components, hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
Proficiency with torches, cutting tools, and stick welding for chute installation, repair, and light fabrication work.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining compactors, balers, chutes, and other industrial equipment.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record for operating company vehicles.
Adaptable and willing to take on additional tasks to support shop and field operations.
Ability to work comfortably in tight spaces as needed.
Adaptability to varied environmental conditions, indoors and outdoors.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach effectively.
Capability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Independence in entering and exiting various vehicles as required.
Willingness to pass a DOT physical exam for safety compliance.