Field Service Technician I - 80% Travel

Cooper Machinery Services; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life/Disability coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and commissioning of reciprocating compression equipment at customer locations. You will learn from experienced field professionals and build essential technical skills for advancement.

The role requires travel around 80% and a strong mechanical mindset. Technical training and safety are emphasized, with opportunities for hands-on growth in a field-heavy environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational mechanical skills and ability to use basic hand tools.
• Willing to travel approximately 80% and work at customer sites.
• Safety-minded and dependable in industrial field environments.
• Ability to read manuals and follow procedures.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Assist experienced technicians with preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Develop proficiency with hand tools, torque devices, and field equipment.
• Learn to use OEM manuals to identify parts and procedures.
• Record inspection data accurately in required documentation.
• Monitor equipment condition and assist with troubleshooting.
• Maintain safety, quality, and customer service in a travel-intensive field.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic mechanical skills

Safe tool use

Education

Technical school or vocational training

Military mechanical experience

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring tools

OEM manuals

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and commissioning of reciprocating compression equipment at customer locations. You will learn from experienced field professionals and build essential technical skills for advancement.

The role requires travel around 80% and a strong mechanical mindset. Technical training and safety are emphasized, with opportunities for hands-on growth in a field-heavy environment.