Types of Work You May Be Involved In

Millwright & Plant Maintenance

• Aligning and balancing machinery

• Installing and relocating industrial equipment

• Performing preventative maintenance

• Supporting facility maintenance programs

• Troubleshooting mechanical equipment issues

Industrial Equipment Maintenance

• Repairing worn or damaged equipment components

• Welding and fabrication repairs in the field

• Restoring equipment performance and reliability

• Extending equipment life through preventative maintenance

Steel Erection & Installation

• Installing access platforms and mezzanines

• Erecting structural steel components

• Installing stairs, handrails, and fall protection systems

• Supporting facility upgrades and expansion projects

Our team handles many projects directly while also partnering with trusted erectors for larger structural installations.

Tools & Equipment You’ll Work With

Our field teams operate a fleet of mobile service trucks equipped to handle a wide range of onsite services.

Examples include:

• Mobile welding equipment (Arc, MIG, aluminum)

• Oxyacetylene cutting equipment

• Precision alignment tools

• Mechanical repair tools and rigging equipment

• Industrial installation tools

• Safety equipment for field environments

These trucks allow our technicians to respond quickly and perform repairs and installations directly at customer facilities.

Skills We Look For

Field service work requires mechanical ability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to safety.

Common skills in field service roles include:

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair

• Millwright installation and alignment

• Industrial welding and fabrication

• Equipment installation and rigging

• Blueprint interpretation

• Strong safety awareness

• Ability to work in industrial environments

Our best field technicians take pride in solving problems and helping customers get back up and running.

Typical Career Path

Field Service Apprentice / Entry-Level Technician
Learn industrial safety practices, equipment maintenance fundamentals, and field service procedures while working alongside experienced technicians.

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Field Service Technician
Perform equipment repairs, maintenance work, and installation projects at customer facilities.

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Senior Field Technician / Lead Technician
Handle complex service projects, mentor team members, and support field operations.

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Master Service Tech. / Foreman
Lead field teams, coordinate projects, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

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Operations Leadership
Opportunities to move into project management, operations leadership, or specialized technical roles.

Many team members grow their careers by gaining experience across a wide range of industrial environments.

Training & Skill Development

Field service technicians gain valuable experience through hands-on work across many different industries.

Training opportunities include:

• Industrial equipment installation

• Machinery alignment and maintenance

• Welding and field fabrication

• Rigging and installation techniques

• Leadership development opportunities

This combination of technical skills and field experience creates a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

A Day in the Field

Field service work is hands-on, problem-solving driven, and constantly changing.

A typical day might include:

• Traveling to customer facilities

• Inspecting equipment and identifying issues

• Aligning or installing machinery

• Welding repairs or modifications

• Supporting plant maintenance projects

• Installing platforms, stairs, or structural systems

Field service technicians help ensure customer facilities stay productive and operational.