Compressor Technician

Compressor Technician

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule: Full-Time, Field Service

Salary Range: $27–$37/hour, with potential flexibility for candidates with direct industrial air-compressor service experience

Travel: Regular travel to customer facilities and job sites throughout the assigned territory

About the Opportunity

A growing industrial equipment and compressed air solutions provider is seeking a Compressor Technician to support customers throughout the Pittsburgh, PA market. This is a hands-on field service opportunity ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and experience maintaining or repairing industrial equipment.

Direct industrial air-compressor service experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, rotating equipment, or multi-craft maintenance are encouraged to apply.

This position offers the opportunity to work independently in the field, develop specialized technical expertise, and build a long-term career with an organization that invests heavily in technician training and advancement.

What You'll Do

• Service, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial air compressors and related equipment at customer facilities
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues involving compressors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment repairs to ensure reliable operation
• Identify opportunities for equipment repairs, upgrades, and additional preventive maintenance services
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain documentation of work performed
• Maintain an organized, properly stocked company service vehicle
• Respond to emergency service calls and help customers minimize equipment downtime
• Build strong customer relationships through professional communication and dependable service
• Follow established safety procedures and company service standards
• Participate in ongoing technical training and professional development

What You Bring

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience
• Experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or equipment service
• Direct industrial air-compressor experience preferred but not required
• Multi-craft maintenance experience involving mechanical and electrical systems preferred
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, gearboxes, or other rotating equipment is a plus
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and work independently in a field service environment
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service territory and respond to customer service needs
• Commitment to workplace safety and continued technical learning

What's Offered

• Competitive hourly compensation of $27–$37/hour, with potential flexibility based on direct compressor service experience
• Company-provided service vehicle
• Specialized technical training through Air Academy and equipment suppliers
• Additional earning opportunities through spiffs and incentive programs
• Strong career advancement opportunities, with approximately 80% of service managers having started as technicians
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Safety shoe and safety glasses stipend
• Wellness program discounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Rotating Equipment Diagnosis
• Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Gearboxes
• Industrial Air Compressor
• Pumps
• Motors