Service Technician (Industrial Equipment)
Also posted as Also posted as: Service Technician (Industrial Equipment) II, Sr Service Technician (Industrial Equipment), Technician II
A service technician travels to customer sites to install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment, working independently as the face of the company when machines go down. It's a hands-on job on the road at customer sites, and most people start with a certificate or short, hands-on training program, not a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Repair equipment on-site
Diagnose and fix customer equipment, often solo, with what is on the truck.
Install and commission
Set up new equipment and prove it performs before leaving site.
Support customers
Communicate clearly, train operators, and represent the company well.
Document service calls
Record diagnostics, parts, and fixes for every visit.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Mechanical
Maintaining and repairing mechanical drives, bearings, and moving assemblies.
Electrical
Installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components safely.
Troubleshooting
Isolating root causes fast using a systematic, test-driven approach.
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