Global Field Service Technician – Industrial Equipment

gpac; Carrollton Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Field Service Technician to service high-value industrial equipment in the field for customers worldwide. This full-time role involves significant travel and hands-on problem solving across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The position requires 3+ years of hands-on experience, strong reading of blueprints, and the ability to train customer personnel while documenting field work in detailed reports. Travel ~75% of the time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Mechanical Machinist, Millwright, Industrial Service Technician, or similar.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated technical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent blueprint and technical drawing reading skills.
• Practical experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time and obtain/maintain a valid passport.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, commission, and optimize new, high-value industrial machinery at customer facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in the field.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and execute corrective actions.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and related technical documentation.
• Work with customer personnel to ensure safe, reliable operation per specifications.
• Train and instruct customer personnel on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Complete accurate Field Service Reports documenting work performed, conditions, findings, and recommendations.
• Travel approximately 75% of the time, typically 3–5 days at a time.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Pneumatic Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Equipment Commissioning

Root-Cause Troubleshooting

Customer Communication

Field Service

Technical Reporting

Equipment Optimization

Travel Readiness

Job description

gpac is seeking a Field Service Technician to service high-value industrial equipment in the field for customers worldwide. This full-time role involves significant travel and hands-on problem solving across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The position requires 3+ years of hands-on experience, strong reading of blueprints, and the ability to train customer personnel while documenting field work in detailed reports. Travel ~75% of the time.