Industrial Air Compressor Field Tech – PLC/Drive

Compressed Air Equipment; Pitman (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Compressed Air Equipment is seeking a full-time Industrial Air Compressor Field Service Technician with strong mechanical abilities and electrical controls experience. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial air systems across factory and lab environments.

The ideal candidate is efficient, team-oriented, and takes pride in delivering elite service. Must be able to work in varied settings and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical/electrical experience.
• Troubleshooting electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Experience with 3-phase electric, drive motors, conductors, circuit protection, and related installation tasks.
• Understanding of Ladder Logic (PLC/Relay) and control boards.
• Experience with Variable Speed Drive installation, troubleshooting, and programming.
• Ability to read wiring, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams and signals.
• AC motor theory, wiring, and fault diagnosis; drive installation and repair.
• Millwright experience with equipment installation or related tasks.
• Computer skills are a must for diagnostics and record-keeping.
• General preventive maintenance tasks (filters, lubrication, belts, hoses, etc.).
• Must be a team player with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial air compressors, air dryers, and related equipment in various facilities.

Skills

5+ yrs mech/electrical

Electrical & pneumatic controls

3‑phase electrical systems

Ladder Logic understanding

Control boards navigation

VSD installation & programming

Wiring diagrams reading

AC/DC drive installation

Millwright work

Computer skills

Preventive maintenance

Driver's license & team player

Job description

Compressed Air Equipment is seeking a full-time Industrial Air Compressor Field Service Technician with strong mechanical abilities and electrical controls experience. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial air systems across factory and lab environments.

The ideal candidate is efficient, team-oriented, and takes pride in delivering elite service. Must be able to work in varied settings and travel as needed.