Field Service Technician

Field Service Engineer – Industrial Press Equipment

Location: Canton, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay: $35–$45/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Field Service Engineer with strong hydraulic troubleshooting experience to support the installation, repair, and maintenance of large-scale industrial press and forming equipment throughout North America. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled professional who enjoys travel, solving complex equipment issues, and working directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and assemble heavy industrial press equipment at customer sites
• Diagnose and repair complex hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves, manifolds, and hydraulic circuits
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and limited electrical troubleshooting
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and recommend repairs
• Read and interpret blueprints, hydraulic schematics, electrical drawings, and bills of material
• Identify service, repair, and equipment upgrade opportunities
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation
• Provide emergency on-call support, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–5+ years of field service, machine building, or industrial maintenance experience
• Strong hydraulic troubleshooting experience is required
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses, manifolds, and hydraulic control systems
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience working on heavy industrial machinery, presses, or forming equipment
• Ability to work independently in customer environments
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Valid driver's license and valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or Journeyman certification
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience servicing OEM manufacturing equipment
• German language skills are a plus

Additional Details

• Full-time, Direct Hire position with excellent benefits
• 100% travel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Flexible schedule required based on customer needs
• Work closely with engineering and technical service teams
• Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys travel, hands-on troubleshooting, and working with advanced industrial equipment