Service Technician
Field Service Technician
Remote (U.S.-Based) | Travel 80-90%
Candidates may reside anywhere within the United States. Relocation to Albany, NY not required. Candidates located near a major airport are preferred
Competitive base salary plus paid travel time, overtime premiums, and international training opportunities.
About NSH USA Corporation:
NSH USA Corporation manufactures specialized and multifunction machine tools and automation systems for railway, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Albany, New York, NSH USA is a member of the NSH Group (Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheidt), an international leader in machine tool technology.
Position Summary:
NSH USA is seeking a Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine tools and related equipment at customer facilities throughout North America and occasionally internationally.
This is a remote, home-based position requiring extensive travel. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on technical work, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and working directly with customers to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training at NSH USA’s headquarters in Albany, New York, with additional development opportunities throughout their career.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- Remote, home-based position with nationwide hiring
- Live anywhere in the United States
- Extensive domestic and international travel
- Paid travel time
- Significant overtime earning potential
- Technical training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on specialized industrial machinery used by leading manufacturers and rail operators
- High degree of independence with customer interaction
- Join a global organization with more than 100 years of manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
· Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine tools and related equipment.
· Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues using technical drawings, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
· Perform machine startup, testing, calibration, and operational verification.
· Support machine commissioning activities at NSH USA facilities and customer locations.
· Troubleshoot components including motors, sensors, switches, PLC-controlled devices, hydraulic systems, gears, bearings, belts, lubrication systems, and related equipment.
· Document service activities and communicate findings and recommendations to customers.
· Perform all work in accordance with company and customer safety requirements.
Required Qualifications:
· Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
· 3-5 years of experience maintaining, repairing, installing or troubleshooting industrial machinery or electromechanical equipment.
· Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
· Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
· Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
· Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
· Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout North America and internationally.
· Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Field Service experience.
· Experience with machine tools or manufacturing equipment.
· Experience with PLC-controlled machinery.
· Mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, or engineering-related education.
Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply
NSH USA values the technical expertise, leadership, professionalism, and troubleshooting skills developed through military service. Candidates with military experience in maintenance, electronics, electrical systems, hydraulics, aviation, communications, or other technical specialties are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $62,000 – $87,000 annually, based on experience.
In addition to base salary, this position offers substantial overtime and travel-related earnings, including:
· Straight-time pay for all travel hours
· Time and one-quarter (1.25x) for hours worked beyond eight (8) hours Monday through Friday
· Time and one-half (1.50x) for hours worked on Saturdays
· Double-time (2.0x) for hours worked on Sundays and company-recognized holidays.
Because this position requires extensive travel, total annual compensation may significantly exceed the posted base salary.
NSH USA also offers a competitive benefits package including:
· Medical, dental and vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Incentive programs
· Paid time off
· Company-provided training and professional development opportunities
Apply Today
To apply, please visit: https://nsh-usa.com/jobpost/service-technician/
NSH USA Corporation
1700 North Broadway
Albany, NY 12204
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled
