Field Service Technician / Refractory Apprentice

NextPlay Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Hotel accommodations while traveling

Tool and PPE allowances

14 days PTO first year

Paid federal holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

50% health insurance contribution

Hands-on training

Career advancement

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs is seeking Field Service Technicians / Refractory Apprentices to join a growing service team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training while traveling to customer sites across the United States to repair, rebuild and maintain industrial equipment.

Candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience and strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply. Expect extensive travel (50–100%) and paid travel time along with benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with basic tools.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Willing to travel extensively (50–100% depending on project demand) and pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with demolition and removal of refractory materials.
• Help install brick, castable refractory, ceramic fiber, and insulation.
• Prepare and mix materials according to specifications.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Assist experienced technicians with equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Prepare and maintain safe, organized jobsites.
• Follow PPE, lockout/tagout and confined-space safety procedures.
• Travel to customer facilities for service projects.
• Learn specialized refractory and industrial service skills through hands‑on training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Travel readiness

Safety procedures

Coachable

Reliability

Lift 50+ lbs

Confined spaces

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tool safety

Job description

Field Service Technician / Refractory Apprentice

$22–$32/hour | Full-Time | Extensive U.S. Travel

**CAN BE LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THIS US**

Are you mechanically inclined, comfortable working with your hands, and interested in building a career in the skilled trades?

Our client, a growing industrial equipment manufacturer and service organization, is hiring Field Service Technicians / Refractory Apprentices to join its expanding service team. This is an entry-level opportunity where you'll receive hands‑on training while traveling to customer sites throughout the U.S. to help repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial equipment.

No refractory experience is required. Candidates with backgrounds in construction, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical work, welding, concrete, masonry, industrial labor, maintenance, or other hands‑on environments are encouraged to apply. The client's profile specifically targets candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience and emphasizes mechanical aptitude, reliability, safety and willingness to learn

What You'll Do

• Assist with demolition and removal of refractory materials
• Help install brick, castable refractory, ceramic fiber, and insulation
• Prepare and mix materials according to specifications
• Operate hand and power tools
• Assist experienced technicians with equipment repairs and rebuilds
• Prepare and maintain safe, organized jobsites
• Follow PPE, lockout/tagout and confined-space safety procedures
• Travel to customer facilities for service projects
• Learn specialized refractory and industrial service skills through hands‑on training

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic tools
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 50+ lbs.
• Comfortable climbing and working in confined spaces or at heights
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Safety-minded and willing to follow established procedures
• Coachable with a desire to learn a skilled trade
• Willing and able to travel extensively — approximately 50–100% depending on project demand
• Able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening

Prior construction, manufacturing, industrial labor or mechanical experience is helpful but not required.

• $22–$32/hour, based on experience
• Paid travel time
• Individual hotel accommodations while traveling
• Tool and safety‑equipment allowances
• 14 days of PTO during the first year
• Paid federal holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company pays 50% of health insurance costs
• Hands‑on technical training
• Defined opportunities for career advancement

This isn't a dead-end labor position. The company has established a technician career path that allows successful apprentices to progress into Refractory Lead, Senior Service Technician, Technical Specialist and eventually field‑service leadership positions.

Important:

This is a high-travel field position. Candidates should be comfortable being away from home for several days to a week at a time, with occasional longer assignments.