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Mechanical Field Service Technician - Traveling

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Mechanical Field Service Technician - Traveling
Nationwide Travel | Field Service | Industrial Equipment

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Mechanical Field Service Technician - Traveling for a full-time, travel-based opportunity supporting customer sites nationwide. Candidates may live anywhere in the United States, and company-paid travel is provided for project assignments across the country.

POSITION OVERVIEW
This hands-on field service position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, welds and fabricates industrial spiral conveyor systems used in food manufacturing plants throughout the United States.

The position is customer-facing and requires strong mechanical ability, field welding and fabrication skills, professionalism, dependability and the ability to safely perform demanding physical work in industrial environments.

COMPENSATION
• $25-$35 Per Hour
• Full-Time
• Company-Paid Travel To Customer Sites Nationwide
• Relocation Assistance: No

FIELD SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Install Spiral Conveyor Systems At Customer Sites
• Troubleshoot And Repair Industrial Conveyor Systems
• Perform Preventive And Corrective Maintenance
• Conduct Mechanical Inspections And Testing
• Complete Quality Checks On Equipment And Repairs
• Diagnose Mechanical Problems And Complete Necessary Repairs
• Work Directly With Plant Managers And Engineers
• Travel To Customer Sites Nationwide

WELDING & FABRICATION
• Perform Field Welding And Fabrication
• Perform MIG Welding
• Perform TIG Welding
• Fabricate And Modify Components As Required For Installation And Repair Work
• Complete Welding And Mechanical Work In Industrial Customer-Site Environments

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Candidates May Live Anywhere In The United States
• Work Is Performed At Customer Sites Nationwide
• Nationwide Travel Is Required
• Travel Is Company Paid
• 12-Hour Shifts May Be Required
• Work May Be Performed In Hot And Cold Environments
• Must Be Able To Lift Up To 75 Pounds
• Must Be Able To Climb Up To 50 Feet
• Must Be Comfortable Working In Physically Demanding Industrial Environments

BENEFITS
• 401(k) With Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Referral Program

Requirements

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude REQUIRED
• Field Welding And Fabrication Experience REQUIRED
• MIG Welding Experience REQUIRED
• TIG Welding Experience REQUIRED
• Ability To Work In Physically Demanding Industrial Environments REQUIRED
• Strong Communication And Professionalism REQUIRED
• Authorization To Work In The United States REQUIRED
• Ability To Pass A Background Check REQUIRED
• Ability To Pass A Hair Follicle Drug Test REQUIRED
• Ability To Travel Nationwide To Customer Sites REQUIRED
• Ability To Work 12-Hour Shifts As Needed REQUIRED
• Ability To Lift Up To 75 Pounds REQUIRED
• Ability To Climb Up To 50 Feet REQUIRED
• Ability To Work In Hot And Cold Environments REQUIRED

PREFERRED
• 2+ Years Of Industrial Mechanical, Maintenance, Millwright, Field Service Or Equipment Installation Experience
• Experience With Calipers And Micrometers
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Experience
• Manufacturing Experience
• Food Manufacturing / Food Plant Experience

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many skilled technicians prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Mechanical AptitudeField WeldingFabricationMIG WeldingTIG WeldingIndustrial Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingMechanical InspectionsQuality ChecksConveyor System RepairPreventive MaintenanceTechnical CommunicationPhysical StaminaEquipment InstallationBlueprint ReadingPrecision Measurement
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringFood & BeverageLogistics
Benefits
401(k) With MatchHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHSAReferral Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial spiral conveyor systems at customer sites across the country. Responsibilities include performing field welding and fabrication, conducting mechanical inspections, and working directly with plant managers and engineers.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$25 - $35
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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