Field Service Technician​/Refractory Apprentice

Are you mechanically inclined, comfortable working with your hands, and interested in building a career in the skilled trades?

Our client, a growing industrial equipment manufacturer and service organization, is hiring Field Service Technicians / Refractory Apprentices to join its expanding service team. This is an entry-level opportunity where you'll receive hands‑on training while traveling to customer sites throughout the U.S. to help repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial equipment.

No refractory experience is required. Candidates with backgrounds in construction, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical work, welding, concrete, masonry, industrial labor, maintenance, or other hands‑on environments are encouraged to apply. The client's profile specifically targets candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience and emphasizes mechanical aptitude, reliability, safety and willingness to learn

• Assist with demolition and removal of refractory materials
• Help install brick, castable refractory, ceramic fiber, and insulation
• Prepare and mix materials according to specifications
• Operate hand and power tools
• Assist experienced technicians with equipment repairs and rebuilds
• Prepare and maintain safe, organized jobsites
• Follow PPE, lockout/tagout and confined-space safety procedures
• Travel to customer facilities for service projects
• Learn specialized refractory and industrial service skills through hands‑on training

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic tools
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 50+ lbs.
• Comfortable climbing and working in confined spaces or at heights
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Safety-minded and willing to follow established procedures
• Coachable with a desire to learn a skilled trade
• Willing and able to travel extensively — approximately 50–100% depending on project demand
• Able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening

Prior construction, manufacturing, industrial labor or mechanical experience is helpful but not required
.

• $22–$32/hour, based on experience
• Paid travel time
• Individual hotel accommodations while traveling
• Tool and safety‑equipment allowances
• 14 days of PTO during the first year
• Paid federal holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company pays 50% of health insurance costs
• Hands‑on technical training
• Defined opportunities for career advancement

This isn't a dead-end labor position. The company has established a technician career path that allows successful apprentices to progress into Refractory Lead, Senior Service Technician, Technical Specialist and eventually field‑service leadership positions.

This is a high-travel field position
. Candidates should be comfortable being away from home for several days to a week at a time, with occasional longer assignments.