Field Service Technician

iHireUtilities; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

National field experience

Specialized equipment exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Crematory Equipment Company is seeking disciplined Field Service Technicians to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and commission crematory equipment across the United States. This role requires hands-on technical work, leadership, and customer interaction to ensure reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience with PLCs/HMIs, and the ability to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience required.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot crematory equipment operational issues
• Perform repairs on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and combustion systems
• Inspect and test burners, flame safeguard controls, gas trains, blowers, and safety devices
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, temperature controls, and instrumentation systems
• Repair and replace valves, actuators, motors, sensors, switches, and control components
• Perform startup, commissioning, and operational verification of new equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and service visits
• Verify proper calibration of combustion and control systems
• Complete detailed service reports and customer documentation
• Communicate findings and repair recommendations to customers and management
• Travel nationwide for service assignments and emergency repairs

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

HVAC, combustion, controls

Reading wiring diagrams

Diagnostics equipment

Strong communication and customer

Problem-solving

Tools

PLC

HMI

Electrical test instruments

Job description

American Crematory Equipment Company is seeking disciplined, mechanically and electrically skilled individuals for a Field Service Technician position. This role focuses on diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, commissioning, and maintaining crematory equipment and associated support systems nationwide. This is a mission-driven, hands-on technical role requiring critical thinking, problem-solving, customer interaction, and leadership.

Field Service Technicians serve as the front line of technical support, working directly with customers to identify issues, restore equipment operation, and ensure reliable performance. Successful candidates will receive training on combustion systems, controls, hydraulics, electrical systems, and crematory operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot crematory equipment operational issues
• Perform repairs on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and combustion systems
• Inspect and test burners, flame safeguard controls, gas trains, blowers, and safety devices
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, temperature controls, and instrumentation systems
• Repair and replace valves, actuators, motors, sensors, switches, and control components
• Perform startup, commissioning, and operational verification of new equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and service visits
• Verify proper calibration of combustion and control systems
• Complete detailed service reports and customer documentation
• Communicate findings and repair recommendations to customers and management
• Travel nationwide for service assignments and emergency repairs

What You'll Learn

This position provides hands-on training in:

• Burner management and flame safeguard controls
• PLC and HMI operation and troubleshooting
• Electrical diagnostics and control circuits
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Gas train operation and safety systems
• Mechanical drive systems
• Crematory operations and process optimization
• Equipment commissioning and startup procedures
• Technical documentation and field reporting

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Mechanical repair experience
• HVAC, combustion, controls, automation, or service technician background
• Military technical experience encouraged
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and electrical test instruments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Industrial mechanical environments
• Frequent standing, climbing, bending, and lifting
• Lifting 50–75 lbs
• Frequent travel (air and vehicle)
• Independent and team-based field assignments

Why Join American Crematory Equipment Company?

• Paid travel and nationwide field experience
• Work on specialized industrial equipment not commonly found in other industries
• Opportunity to become a subject matter expert in combustion and control systems
• Direct impact on customer operations and equipment reliability
• Small team environment with significant growth opportunities
• Develop technical skills transferable to industrial burners, furnaces, boilers, incinerators, thermal processing equipment, and manufacturing systems
• Senior Field Service Technician
• Lead Field Service Technician
• Technical Trainer
• Controls & Automation Specialist
• Service Operations Supervisor
• Technical Support Manager
• Service Manager

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who enjoy solving problems, diagnosing equipment issues, working independently, and helping customers restore critical operations. Successful candidates are mechanically inclined, technically minded, customer-focused, and motivated to build a long-term career in industrial service and repair. Veterans, electricians, industrial maintenance technicians, HVAC technicians, mechanics, controls technicians, and other skilled trades professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.