Field Service Technician: Precision Machinery Installations

American GFM Corp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Weekday schedule

Flexible schedule

Job summary

American GFM Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician to assemble, install, and service high-precision machinery for customers across North America. This hands-on role involves working with mechanical systems and collaborating with experienced professionals.

You will read assembly prints, install hydraulics and pneumatics, commission machines on site, and train customer maintenance staff to ensure reliable operation and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience using basic hand and power tools (drills, taps, grinders, saws).
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Experience with lifting and rigging equipment for moving machines and components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly prints, detail prints, and hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Mechanical background or prior service experience in the machine tool industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines according to assembly prints and engineering specifications.
• Fit and adapt mechanical components, including drilling, tapping, installing bearings, and fitting covers.
• Install hydraulic and pneumatic valves, fittings, pipes, and hoses as required.
• Prepare machines for integration of auxiliary devices such as safety equipment, automation systems, and induction heaters, following customer design requirements.
• Power up, debug, and verify machine functionality to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Install and start up machines at customer facilities, integrate with automation systems, and provide training to maintenance technicians on proper operation, setup, and repair.
• Deliver follow-up service to ensure machinery operates according to design and meets customer expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical background

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

American GFM Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician to assemble, install, and service high-precision machinery for customers across North America. This hands-on role involves working with mechanical systems and collaborating with experienced professionals.

You will read assembly prints, install hydraulics and pneumatics, commission machines on site, and train customer maintenance staff to ensure reliable operation and satisfaction.