Hypertherm
Field Service Technician - Northeast
Richmond, VA, USA · Mid · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($59,697) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $77,563. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $92,186 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Richmond, VA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Field Service Technician - Northeast Hypertherm Associates seeks a Field Service Technician to join our Waterjet team!
- Traveling directly to our customer sites, you will represent our high-quality brand and be responsible for Waterjet equipment installation and configurations, through maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- This role is based in Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts and requires living within one hour of an international airport.
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to support planned delivery events, uncrate and inventory OMAX equipment, determine equipment layout and permanent placement, assemble and connect sub-assemblies, perform system testing and repairs, and provide new equipment and accessory training, including post-installation follow-up.
- Technical support and maintenance:
Skills
- HS Diploma or GED
- 2 years of Field Technical Service or related field
- 2+ years with Cutting Solutions product experience
- Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and CNC/PLC system fundamentals
- Fluency in English required
- Required ability to hold a valid Driver's License in all 50 states
- Travel flexibility: Able to adapt to frequent travel, use travel systems and airline apps effectively, and adjust plans on short notice.
- Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
- Preferred experience that differentiates you:
- AS Degree (electrical or mechanical field)
- Cutting Solutions operational and manufacturing assembly experience
Compensation
- $59,697.00-$99,494.00 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Benefits
- Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Company info
- Join us and add your technical mechanical field expertise to our team and ensure Hypertherm's Waterjet customers can get the trusted on-site service they count on with an investment in our Waterjet solutions.
- Customers depend on Hypertherm's technical Field Service Team to understand their specific Waterjet cutting needs.
- At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.
- If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply.
- Technician, you will apply your technical expertise to assist our customers with:
Equal opportunity
- Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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