Air Compressor Service Technician

Darwin Recruitment; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Service Technician to support industrial customers across Huntsville, Birmingham, Decatur, and Florence, AL. The role focuses on Sullair compressed air equipment and related systems, performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs in the field.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with industrial compressors, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, ability to read wiring diagrams, and a willingness to travel and

Qualifications

• Experience servicing industrial air compressors.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and P&ID drawings.
• Willingness to travel and participate in rotating on-call shifts.
• Lift 50+ lbs regularly, up to 100+ lbs.
• Clean driving record and able to operate a service vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on compressors.
• Troubleshooting and repairing industrial air compressors.
• New equipment start-ups.
• Customer-facing field service work.
• Occasional after-hours work and travel in inclement weather.
• Regular lifting of 50+ lbs and occasional lifting over 100 lbs.

Skills

Industrial compressor service

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

120V/480V systems

Wiring diagrams & P&ID

PMs, repairs & start-ups

Motor alignment & rigging

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Meters & testing tools

On-call rotation

Driving a service vehicle

Tools

Multimeters / Ammeters / IR meters

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Service Technician to support industrial customers across the Huntsville, Birmingham, Decatur, and Florence, AL areas. The role primarily supports Sullair compressed air equipment, along with other industrial compressor systems.

We’re looking for:

• Industrial air compressor service/troubleshooting experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with 120V control circuits and 3-phase systems up to 480V
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and P&I drawings
• Experience with compressor PMs, repairs, and equipment start-ups
• Motor troubleshooting, alignment, rigging, and installation experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to use multimeters, ammeters, and infrared meters
• EPA/Freon or refrigeration experience is a plus
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Clean driving record and ability to operate a company service vehicle

The role involves:

• Preventive maintenance and emergency repairs
• Troubleshooting and repairing industrial air compressors
• New equipment start-ups
• Customer-facing service work
• Occasional after-hours work, travel, and work in inclement weather
• Regular lifting of 50+ lbs and occasional lifting over 100 lbs

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