Electro-Pneumatic Systems & Field Service Technician

Wainbee; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Wainbee is seeking an Electro-Pneumatic Systems & Field Service Technician to join our team in Lower Mainland, BC, with responsibilities spanning in-shop assembly and field service at client sites across Western Canada and the United States.

The role emphasizes precise mechanical work, fluid power systems, and low-voltage electrical troubleshooting, with travel to client facilities and a mix of bench and on-site tasks. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, assembly or field service, with pneumatic and hydraulic focus.
• Strong mechanical foundation with basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with standard hand tools and shop equipment for component teardowns and rebuilds.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings; interpret blueprints and fluid power symbols.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally, including to the United States.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client facilities in Western Canada and the United States for diagnostics and maintenance of automated control systems.
• Perform in-shop and on-site component teardowns, rebuilds, calibration to factory specs.
• Read and document system schematics and field reports for the engineering team.
• Assist with system installation, piping and fabrication of hoses and tubing.
• Support service quotes with material lists and estimated labor hours.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical assembly

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service travel

Tools

Testing meters

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Electro-Pneumatic Systems & Field Service Technician

Location: Lower Mainland, BC (In-Shop & Field Service)

Hours/Shifts: Primarily daytime shifts; availability for on-call rotation and overtime as required.

Compensation: $45.00 $50.00/hr (depending on experience) + Competitive Benefits + RRSP Matching

An established manufacturing and service provider specializing in automated control systems and industrial instrumentation is seeking a skilled Technician to join their team. Operating for decades in the automation space, the company supports diverse clients with high-quality system engineering, product assembly, and dedicated field maintenance.

The Ideal Profile

We are looking for a versatile technician with a diverse technical skill set spanning precision mechanical assembly, fluid power, pneumatics, and low-voltage electrical troubleshooting. If you enjoy a balanced mix of precise, in-house component bench overhauls and dynamic field service travel to client facilities, this role offers an exceptional long-term career.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Service & Diagnostics: Travel to client facilities across Western Canada and the United States to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated control systems and fluid power networks.


• Component Teardowns & Overhauls: Perform detailed component teardowns in the shop and on-site. Inspect parts for wear or fatigue, install rebuild kits, reassemble, and calibrate equipment to strict factory specifications.


• Technical Documentation: Read and interpret system schematics, engineering blueprints, and circuit diagrams. Document field activities, complete precise service reports, and accurately note any documentation discrepancies for the engineering team.


• System Installation & Piping: Assist with the mechanical installation of control equipment on-site, including fabricating flexible hoses, running rigid piping, and performing precision tube bending.


• Service Quoting Support: Collaborate with the internal service coordinator and management to provide accurate material lists and estimated labor hours for upcoming repair quotes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in industrial maintenance, assembly, or field service, with a heavy emphasis on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.


• Cross-Functional Aptitude: Strong mechanical foundation paired with basic electrical troubleshooting skills (e.g., tracing control circuits or diagnosing electrical faults tied to automated air/fluid lines).


• Fabrication & Shop Skills: Competent using standard mechanics hand tools, shop presses, basic testing meters, and standard fabrication equipment.


• Schematic Literacy: Exceptional ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot from complex industrial blueprints, fluid power symbols, and technical drawings.


• Travel Flexibility: Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a clean abstract and the unrestricted ability to travel internationally, including across the United States.


• Communication: Professional verbal and written English skills for writing technical service reports and managing client relationships on-site.