Field Service Technician II

L & H Industrial • Hermosa, SD

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About The Position

L&H Industrial is hiring a Field Service Technician II to travel to industrial sites throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico to repair, rebuild, and maintain large industrial machinery. The role combines industrial mechanics, welding, fabrication, and precision field machining. Technicians inspect, clean, disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment, and work alongside experienced tradespeople while developing skills across multiple industrial trades.

This is a demanding, travel-intensive position, with travel typically required for 6–10 months annually. Work may involve extended hours and substantial overtime as project demands require, changing project schedules and conditions, outdoor work in varied weather, heights, and confined spaces. Compensation starts at $25–$30 per hour, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the combined hourly rate after 40 hours per week. The company provides travel transportation and hotel accommodations, plus a $70 daily U.S. per diem for qualifying nights away from home and increased rates for international assignments.

The employer conducts pre-employment drug testing, a functional job analysis, and background checks. L&H Industrial is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 2 years of experience in welding, machining, millwright work, industrial maintenance, or a related trade.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn and perform work across multiple industrial trades.
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a crew.
• Willingness to travel extensively, typically 6–10 months annually.
• Ability to work extended hours and substantial overtime as project demands require.
• Ability to obtain applicable welding qualifications within 90 days, when required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding industrial work, including lifting, climbing, bending, and working in awkward positions.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces with appropriate training and safety controls.
• Ability to work extended shifts and adapt to changing project schedules.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, functional job analysis, and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mining equipment or large industrial machinery.
• Experience in multiple trades, including welding, machining, or industrial mechanics.
• Experience with portable machining equipment or major mechanical rebuilds.
• MSHA surface mining or OSHA safety training.
• Technical degree or applicable trade certifications.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Travel to industrial sites throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico to perform equipment repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance.
• Inspect, clean, disassemble, repair, and reassemble large industrial machinery and mechanical components.
• Perform or assist with structural welding, crack repairs, cutting, gouging, and fabrication.
• Perform or assist with portable machining operations to restore components to required specifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and develop practical repair solutions.
• Assist with equipment installation, alignment, and precision measurements.
• Work alongside experienced technicians while developing skills across multiple industrial trades.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Adapt to changing project conditions, schedules, and repair requirements.

Benefits

• Company-paid hotel accommodations.
• Provided transportation for work travel.
• $70 daily U.S. per diem for qualifying nights away from home, paid in full regardless of actual meal expenses.
• Increased per diem rates for international assignments.
• Medical insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Boot allowance.
• Additional employee benefits.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the combined hourly rate after 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed