Service Technician

Metric Geo; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a skilled Service Technician to join their team in Knoxville, TN. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial air compressor systems. The position requires around 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance and a strong mechanical aptitude. The ideal candidate will provide on-site support and ensure high service quality and customer satisfaction. Flexibility to travel locally is also required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial equipment maintenance or repair.
• Experience working with compressors or similar machinery is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues across a range of compressor systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative service work.
• Provide on-site technical support to customers across the region.
• Ensure high standards of service quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting complex systems

Customer-facing skills

Self-sufficient problem solving

Job description

Metric Search is partnering with a leading global manufacturer of air and gas handling equipment on a key hire. This organization has a strong international footprint and is recognized for its highly engineered, high-performance products.

With a clear commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions, they have built a reputation as a premium, well-respected brand across the industrial sector. Their portfolio spans air compressors, vacuum pumps, and broader flow control technologies.

Service Technician

We are seeking a hands‑on Service Technician responsible for the troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of industrial air compressor systems.

This role will be split between workshop‑based service and on‑site support across the Chicagoland area, working directly with customers to ensure equipment reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues across a range of compressor systems
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative service work
• Provide on‑site technical support to customers across the region
• Ensure high standards of service quality and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• ~5+ years’ experience in industrial equipment maintenance or repair
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Experience working with compressors, rotating equipment, or similar industrial machinery is highly desirable

Profile

• Based in the Chicago area with flexibility to travel locally
• Self‑sufficient problem solver who can operate with minimal supervision
• High‑energy, proactive individual with a strong work ethic
• Customer‑facing mindset with a professional approach

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.