Experienced Field Service Technician

Lynden Door Inc.; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Four-day workweek

Overtime opportunities

Diverse work between shop fabrication"

Innovative projects

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Source Engineering is seeking an Experienced Field Service Technician to assemble, install, service, troubleshoot, and repair custom and standard manufacturing equipment. This role blends shop fabrication with field service at customer facilities in the local area.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, fabrication experience, and the ability to work independently while representing Source Engineering at customer sites. Local travel is involved and safety is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in fabrication, industrial equipment, machining, or field service OR equivalent technical training.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience operating mills and lathes.
• Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Forklift operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble standard and custom manufacturing equipment using hand and power tools.
• Perform drilling, tapping, hardware installation, sandblasting, touch-up painting, and final product preparation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Provide feedback on drawings and designs to improve manufacturability and accuracy.
• Organize and kit parts for production and installation projects.
• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at customer facilities.
• Safely operate service vehicles and truck-mounted cranes.
• Deliver completed projects and equipment to customers.
• Collaborate with customers and internal team members to ensure successful project completion.
• Maintain Source Engineering's quality and safety standards both in the shop and in the field.
• Perform advanced machining operations on mills and lathes.
• Complete MIG and/or TIG welding tasks.
• Assist with custom fabrication projects and equipment modifications.
• Mentor and support less-experienced technicians.
• Work collaboratively with production and service teams.
• Assess assigned jobs, estimate time required, and self-manage daily work.
• Evaluate work scope on site, delegate tasks, and manage team safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with shop organization, equipment maintenance, and job site readiness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Mills

Lathes

MIG welding

TIG welding

Forklift operation

Job description

Experienced Field Service Technician / Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Location: Lynden, WA

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM

Overtime: Friday as needed

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour DOE

About The Role

Source Engineering is seeking an experienced Service Technician to assemble, install, service, troubleshoot, and repair custom and standard manufacturing equipment. This position combines shop-based fabrication and assembly work with field service support at customer facilities throughout the local area.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, experience with fabrication and machining equipment, and the ability to work independently while representing Source Engineering professionally at customer sites.

What You'll Do

Equipment Assembly & Fabrication

• Assemble standard and custom manufacturing equipment using hand and power tools.
• Perform drilling, tapping, hardware installation, sandblasting, touch-up painting, and final product preparation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Provide feedback on drawings and designs to improve manufacturability and accuracy.
• Organize and kit parts for production and installation projects.

Service & Field Support

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at customer facilities.
• Safely operate service vehicles and truck-mounted cranes.
• Deliver completed projects and equipment to customers.
• Collaborate with customers and internal team members to ensure successful project completion.
• Maintain Source Engineering's quality and safety standards both in the shop and in the field.

Machining & Welding

• Perform advanced machining operations on mills and lathes.
• Complete MIG and/or TIG welding tasks.
• Assist with custom fabrication projects and equipment modifications.

Team & Leadership

• Mentor and support less-experienced technicians.
• Work collaboratively with production and service teams.
• Ability to assess assigned jobs, accurately estimate the time required to complete tasks, and self-manage daily work activities with minimal supervision
• Ability to evaluate work scop on arrival at a job site, organize and delegate tasks among team members, and manage the team to complete projects safely, efficiently and within established timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with shop organization, equipment maintenance, and job site readiness.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in fabrication, industrial equipment, machining, or field service OR equivalent technical training.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience operating mills and lathes.
• Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Clean driving record and ability to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Manufacturing equipment installation and repair experience.
• Experience operating truck-mounted cranes.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.

  Physical Requirements

  • Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, walk, climb, and perform repetitive movements.
  • Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds.
  • Comfortable working in manufacturing, industrial, outdoor, cold, dusty, and physically demanding environments.

  Travel

  • Local travel to customer facilities as needed.

  Why Join Source Engineering?

  • Competitive hourly pay: $30-$40/hour DOE
  • Four-day workweek
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Diverse work between shop fabrication and field service
  • Opportunity to work on custom industrial equipment and innovative projects
  • Team-oriented culture focused on growth and professional development

  Our Purpose

  Honor God in all we do, help people grow and develop, pursue excellence, and grow profitably.

  Our Vision

  To provide innovative process solutions to our family of companies and our external customers.

  Additional Information

  This position is classified as Safety Sensitive and is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

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