Experienced Field Service Technician

Lynden Door; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Overtime opportunities

Diverse work between shop fabrication/

Field service exposure

Job summary

Lynden Door in Lynden, WA seeks an Experienced Field Service Technician / Manufacturing Equipment Technician to join Source Engineering. This role blends shop fabrication and assembly with local field service at customer facilities, offering a four‑day workweek and overtime as needed.

You will assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment, read blueprints, operate mills and lathes, and mentor less‑experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of fabrication, industrial equipment, machining, or field service experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience operating mills and lathes.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Clean driving record and ability to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Assembly & Fabrication: assemble standard and custom equipment using hand and power tools; read blueprints and drawings.
• Service & Field Support: install, service, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at customer facilities.
• Machining & Welding: perform advanced machining and MIG/TIG welding tasks; assist with fabrication projects.
• Mentoring & Teamwork: mentor less‑experienced technicians and coordinate with production and service teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Leadership/mentoring

Tools

Mills and lathes

MIG welding

TIG welding

Truck-mounted cranes

Job description

Career Opportunities with the Lynden Door Family of Companies

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.
• 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 scope 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with custom machinery and automation equipment.

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

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.