Field Service Technician

Hypertherm, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing & ESOP

Employee ownership

Community service time

Environmental stewardship

No-layoff philosophy

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our Waterjet team. You will install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Waterjet equipment at customer sites, traveling within the Continental United States.

Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills are essential, along with the ability to train customers and support sales demonstrations. The role requires 75%+ travel, living within one hour of an airport, and a commitment to safety and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of Field Technical Service or related field.
• 2+ years with Cutting Solutions product experience.
• Ability to carry, pull, lift, push and grip over 70 lbs.
• Ability to crawl, twist and climb into machines.
• Must be able to stand and work on hard surfaces for extended time.
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and CNC/PLC system fundamentals.
• Fluency in English required.
• Valid Driver's License in all 50 states.

Responsibilities

• Installation and setup at customer sites, including pre-delivery and training on new equipment.
• Technical support and maintenance of on-site Waterjet equipment, troubleshooting on-site, by email, and by phone.
• Maintain detailed digital service records with photos and attachments; provide field feedback on product issues.
• Collaborate with sales as a technical expert during customer-facing demonstrations and pre-sales visits.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Mechanical aptitude

CNC/PLC fundamentals

Field service experience

English fluency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AS Degree (electrical or mechanical)

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical schematics

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Software utilities

Job description

Field Service Technician

Hypertherm Associates seeks a Field Service Technician to join our Waterjet team! Join us and add your technical mechanical field expertise to our team and ensure Hypertherm's Waterjet customers can get the trusted on-site service they count on with an investment in our Waterjet solutions.

Traveling directly to our customer sites, you will represent our high-quality brand and be responsible for Waterjet equipment installation and configurations, through maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Customers depend on Hypertherm's technical Field Service Team to understand their specific Waterjet cutting needs.

This role is based within the Continental United States and requires living within one hour drive of a Regional or International airport. Upon hire, you will receive on-site field service training that provides a strong foundation in OMAX Waterjet machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and setup: Travel to customer sites to support planned delivery events, uncrate and inventory OMAX equipment, determine equipment layout and permanent placement, assemble and connect sub-assemblies, perform system testing and repairs, and provide new equipment and accessory training, including post-installation follow-up.
• Technical support and maintenance: Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on previously installed OMAX Waterjet equipment on-site, by email, and over the phone, and perform contract maintenance services at customer locations.
• Reporting and field feedback: Maintain timely, detailed, and analytical digital service records supported by photos and technical attachments and provide thorough feedback on product issues identified in the field.
• Sales support: Partner with the sales team as a technical expert during customer-facing trade show demonstrations and pre‑sales visits.

Who You Are and the Experience You Bring

• Technical aptitude: Hands‑on experience using multimeters, electrical schematics, software utilities, torque wrenches, and dial indicators, with strong mechanical aptitude across electrical, software, plumbing, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Customer training and communication: Ability to train customers on product operation, maintenance, and software programming, and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way.
• Technical learning and computer skills: Comfortable reading and interpreting technical manuals for installation, operation, and training, with strong computer skills including Windows navigation, driver and firmware installation, and file management.
• Process focus and customer support: Experience working in a process‑focused environment, with the ability to manage challenging customer interactions and serve as a key point of contact during product installation and repair.
• Travel flexibility: Able to adapt to frequent travel, use travel systems and airline apps effectively, and adjust plans on short notice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2 years of Field Technical Service or related field
• 2+ years with Cutting Solutions product experience
• Ability to carry, pull, lift, push and grip over 70 lbs
• Ability to crawl, twist and climb into machines
• Must be able to stand and work while on your feet on hard surfaces for an extended time
• Must be physically capable to meet the demands of the role
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and CNC/PLC system fundamentals
• Fluency in English required
• Required ability to hold a valid Driver's License in all 50 states

Preferred Experience That Differentiates You

• AS Degree (electrical or mechanical field)
• Cutting Solutions operational and manufacturing assembly experience

Location

Continental United States within 1 hour of a Regional or International Airport

Travel

Over 75% Monday-Friday

Why Join Hypertherm?

• Collaborative, 100% employee‑owned culture
• Profit‑Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Five days/year paid Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with a no‑layoff philosophy

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration‑related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

$59,697.00-$99,494.00 Annual

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.