Industrial Service Technician

Industrial Service Technician

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

The Industrial Service Technician supports industrial customers by performing preventive maintenance and fluid service on metalworking equipment and systems. Working alongside experienced teammates, this role helps maintain machine performance, fluid quality, and safe working environments at customer facilities. Technicians travel to customer locations to clean equipment, remove and replace industrial fluids, and support service projects that keep production operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, learning technical equipment, and building relationships with customers while delivering dependable service.

Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on industrial machinery and metalworking fluid systems at customer sites

Remove, replace, recycle, and process metalworking fluids and related materials

Collect, transport, and properly dispose of used fluids, waste, and debris in accordance with safety procedures

Follow established service checklists and work instructions to complete maintenance tasks accurately

Assist with mixing, diluting, and verifying chemical solutions used in industrial metalworking processes

Set up and operate service equipment used for machine cleaning and fluid management

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at customer facilities and service locations

Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and service equipment as required for job tasks

Drive company service vehicles to customer locations and maintain vehicle readiness and basic inventory

Communicate effectively with teammates and customers while working in active manufacturing environments

Identify and report safety risks, equipment issues, or improvement opportunities during service work

Support continuous improvement efforts that increase efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction

Follow all EHSS policies, safety procedures, and required PPE guidelines while performing work

Represent Ascentek professionally by delivering dependable service and building positive customer relationships

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

Ability to safely use hand tools and basic mechanical equipment

Ability to perform physically demanding work in industrial environments

Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn industrial service equipment and processes

Ability to follow written instructions, checklists, and safety procedures

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

License/Certification:

Valid driver's license required and ability to operate company vehicles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Ability to communicate clearly with teammates and customers

Mechanical curiosity and willingness to learn technical systems

Ability to organize tasks and complete work independently once trained

Commitment to living Ascentek values and contributing to a positive team environment

Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical service, or industrial environments

Experience working with industrial equipment, pumps, fluid systems, or maintenance tools

Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment

Familiarity with metalworking fluids, industrial chemicals, or machine maintenance practices

Experience working at customer sites or in field service environments

Physical and Mental Demands:

Frequent lifting and carrying of equipment and materials up to 50 pounds

Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight or confined spaces around machinery

Environmental Demands:

Work performed at external customer facilities including manufacturing and industrial environments

Exposure to moderate high noise levels, industrial equipment, and chemical handling environments

Regular driving between service locations using company vehicles

Occasional overnight travel depending on customer service needs