Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician (Mechanical / Assembly-Focused) Charlotte, NC (Onsite + Travel) Build large-scale industrial equipment. Support real-world installations. Stay hands‑on. Gough Econ, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Technician to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This is a hands‑on role where most of your time is spent in our shop assembling and building industrial equipment , with additional travel to support customer installations and service. If you enjoy working with your hands, reading blueprints, and seeing equipment come together from start to finish, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a specialized environment. What You’ll Do Assemble and align material handling equipment (conveyors, bucket elevators, feeders) Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings Use hand and power tools to fit, align, and install components Test, disassemble, and prepare equipment for shipment Travel to customer sites to support installations (guidance and adjustments—not full installs), troubleshoot, and repair equipment Work directly with contractors and customers to ensure proper setup What the Role Looks Like ~70% shop-based (Charlotte) – hands‑on mechanical assembly ~30% travel – mostly short trips of 3‑4 days, with occasional projects up to ~2–3 weeks Primarily domestic travel with occasional international support What We’re Looking For Mechanical experience with industrial equipment or machinery Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings Experience using tools in a shop, maintenance, or field environment Strong communication skills and professionalism with customers Willingness to travel as needed Helpful backgrounds: Millwright, maintenance technician, equipment assembler Material handling or conveyor systems Experience with motors or drives Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift, climb, and work on your feet for extended periods Comfortable working in industrial environments and at heights Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally, including occasional weekend work tied to travel Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to obtain/maintain a valid U.S. passport Must pass background check and drug screening Tools Employees are expected to provide a basic set of personal tools (wrenches, sockets, hand tools, steel/composite toe boots). Additional specialty tools and PPE are provided. Why Join Us Balance of consistent shop work + field experience Tight‑knit team with long‑tenured employees 4‑day work week (Monday–Thursday, 10‑hour shifts) , with overtime available if desired $26–33/hour, with rates varying based on whether work is performed onsite or during travel assignments Overtime eligible + per diem for travel Medical coverage (100% for employees) + dental and vision 401(k) Safe Harbor match PTO that increases with tenure, with ability to bank a portion of unused hours Paid company holidays + floating holiday Equal Opportunity Employer Gough Econ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr