Field Service Technician – Rotating Equipment / Vibration Analysis

Field Service Technician – Rotating Equipment / Vibration Analysis

Industry: Rotating Equipment / Electric Motors / Pumps

Hourly Rate: $30.00/hr - $42.00/hr+ (Based on experience)

Location: Fairview, PA (Remote) - Candidates can be up to 200 miles away from the shop

Territory: PA, OH, NY, WV & surrounding industrial markets

Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time

The Opportunity

Industrial Recruitment Group has partnered with a leading industrial rotating equipment service organization specializing in electric motors, pumps, controls, and field service solutions for critical industrial applications.

With decades of industry experience, this organization supports customers across manufacturing, steel, power generation, municipal, chemical, food and beverage, and other heavy industrial markets.

Their services include industrial motor and pump repair, rotating equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, vibration analysis, alignment, balancing, equipment installation, plant shutdown support, and complete field service solutions designed to minimise customer downtime.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician with vibration analysis experience to join their Fairview, PA team.

This is a hands-on field role focused on troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing industrial rotating equipment including electric motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, gear reducers, and associated mechanical and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will support customers by identifying equipment issues, performing vibration analysis, assisting with precision maintenance activities, and providing technical solutions to improve equipment reliability.

This opportunity is ideal for a technician who enjoys solving complex industrial problems, working independently in the field, and developing their expertise within rotating equipment and predictive maintenance.

Technician Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Overtime opportunities available
• Company service vehicle provided
• Fuel card and business expenses covered
• Work on a wide variety of industrial equipment and customer projects
• Exposure to rotating equipment, vibration analysis, alignment, balancing, and reliability solutions
• Opportunity to develop technical skills across industrial maintenance and predictive maintenance applications
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid time off

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial rotating equipment including AC/DC motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, and gear reducers
• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics to identify equipment issues and recommend solutions
• Conduct vibration analysis and assist with condition monitoring activities
• Support alignment checks, coupling inspections, balancing activities, and rotating equipment assessments
• Complete repairs, inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance activities
• Support equipment removal, installation, startup, and rigging activities
• Assist with industrial shutdowns and larger equipment projects
• Complete service reports and technical documentation accurately
• Communicate directly with customers and provide professional technical support
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Candidate Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience working with industrial equipment, rotating machinery, or field service applications
• Strong background with electric motors, pumps, generators, gearboxes, or similar equipment
• Experience with vibration analysis, condition monitoring, alignment, or balancing activities
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Understanding of rotating equipment reliability principles
• Comfortable travelling to customer sites and working independently
• Strong customer-facing communication skills

Preferred experience:

• Vibration Analyst Level I or Level II certification Laser alignment experience Field balancing experience Predictive maintenance / condition monitoring experience
• Experience within steel, manufacturing, power generation, wastewater, chemical, food and beverage, or other heavy industrial environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to pass drug and background checks.
• A full clean driver's license.

Logistics

• Travel Requirements: Candidates should be comfortable travelling throughout the assigned territory and staying overnight when required.
• Location Requirements: Ideally located within approximately 2 hours of Fairview, PA.
• Driving Requirements: Valid driver’s license required.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Field Service Technician with rotating equipment and vibration analysis experience looking for a long-term opportunity with an organization that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and quality service, we encourage you to reach out.

All conversations are handled confidentially.

Contact: Harry Pluck

Email: Harry@industrialrecruitmentgroup.com

Website: www.industrialrecruitmentgroup.com

Phone: +1 (216) 777-1555