Field Service Technician

Job Title: (Field Service Technician)


About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.


Job Description


** PLEASE NOTE

LOCATION:

Actual location is:
Port Townsend, WA - candidates need to be in a commutable distance from this location **
* Job Requirements:

- Safety-oriented mindset
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and current vehicle insurance
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience working with industrial equipment
- Prefer minimum of 1-year experience in paper mill or similar industrial equipment maintenance
- Reliable mode of transportation and ability to live within a 45-minute drive of Port Townsend, WA
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments
- Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to identify and address equipment issues proactively
- Proficient with basic computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Capable of conducting basic lab testing related to equipment performance
- Ability to work at primary customer sites in Port Townsend
- Willingness to provide occasional on-call or weekend support

Job Responsibilities:

- Safely operate and maintain complex industrial equipment within hazardous production environments, with awareness of risks such as pinch points, chemical exposure, and heavy machinery
- Assemble, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on
*** equipment to ensure optimal operation
- Participate and maintain certification in mandatory mill safety training programs, utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on or near equipment and chemicals
- Support ongoing operations by managing inventory and ordering necessary
*** parts and products for equipment upkeep
- Work 20-40 hours weekly with the potential to advance to full-time status
- Represent
*** professionally on-site, collaborating with mill personnel including operators, maintenance teams, electricians, and instrumentation specialists
- Assist sales and technical staff in identifying and implementing new equipment solutions at customer locations
- Provide occasional after-hours support, including nights, weekends, or holidays when necessary
Technical & Industry Skills
Basic understanding of mill processes — general awareness of how pulp is made and how paper machines run.
Chemical equipment support — helping with setting up, checking, and maintaining chemical feed systems.
Water system monitoring — taking readings and doing basic tests on boiler water, cooling water, and wastewater.
Hands on mechanical skills — assisting with pump repairs, replacing simple parts, and doing basic troubleshooting.
Collecting and recording data — taking samples, logging test results, and helping track changes in system performance.
Problem solving — noticing issues like buildup, odors, or changes in water quality and reporting them to senior account leads.
Safety awareness — following mill safety rules, using PPE correctly, and understanding basic chemical handling procedures.

Salary and Compensation
USD (depending on experience)
- Mileage reimbursement for out-of-town travel
Location Requirement:
This position is based at our Port Townsend Paper Mill. Candidates should ideally reside within a 45-minute commute of the facility and must be located no more than one hour away.
Assignment Duration:
This is an initial 1-year contract assignment with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance. There may also be an…