Field Service Technician (Hydraulic/ Pneumatic Press Brakes)

Field Service Technician (Hydraulic/ Pneumatic Press Brakes)
Location: Remote with Extensive Travel
Salary: $28– $38/hr DOE + 1.5x Paid Overtime + Per Diem + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability, 401k w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: 75% travel, with multiple days or weeks at a customer site until the job is completed

Perks:
• 40-hour guaranteed pay even between jobs
• Company credit card for travel expenses - pay nothing out of pocket
• Company-provided traveling toolbox, suitcase, uniforms, and specialty tools.
• 1.5x overtime pay for weekend work and for hours worked over 8 hours in a day

Field Service Technician Description

Our client, a leader in the industrial machinery industry, is looking for a Field Service Technician to add to their team. You will install, commission, troubleshoot, and service servo-driven and hydraulic press brake systems. This is a highly technical, hands-on role requiring experience with press brakes, servo systems, PLCs, motors, and industrial electrical controls. The ideal candidate can independently troubleshoot equipment in the field, work directly with customers, and travel extensively throughout North America. This position offers stability, and strong earning potential while supporting critical manufacturing environments nationwide.

Field Service Technician Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and start up servo-driven and hydraulic press brake systems
  • Diagnose and repair servo motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, hydraulics, and motion control systems, including VFDs, sensors, encoders, and safety circuits
  • Perform system upgrades, retrofits, and software updates
  • Interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and ladder logic
  • Support control system integration and provide advanced field troubleshooting
  • Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance

• Provide technical phone support

• Maintain accurate service reports and documentation
  • Communicate recurring issues and service findings to Engineering
  • Build customer relationships while representing the company professionally in the field

Field Service Technician Qualifications

• Hands on experience servicing hydraulic/ pneumatic press brakes or similar CNC industrial machinery required
  • Strong understanding of servo motors, servo drives, and motion control systems required
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems required
  • Experience independently diagnosing and troubleshooting required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Ability to travel to project sites required

Originally posted on Himalayas