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Traveling Field Service Technician - Decanter Centrifuges

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$35/hr

Key Responsibilities - Perform installation and commissioning of decanter centrifuges and associated systems - Conduct onsite rebuilds, including complete tear-down, inspection, and reassembly ...

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Warehouse Decanter Associate

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Warehouse Decanter Associate Req ID: 49949 Date: Aug 6, 2026 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US, 20774 Company: Sonepar Brand: Capital Electric There's a Place for You at Capital A career at Capital ...

Alfa Laval

Automation Engineer Intern

Warminster, PA · On-site

$26.50/hr

Monitor ALIOT portal for the decanter portfolio, especially the critical shutdown alarms such as Bearing vibration, temperature, and torque. Identify any adverse trends that might require further ...

Alfa Laval

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Warminster, PA · On-site

$26.50/hr

Monitor ALIOT portal for the decanter portfolio, especially the critical shutdown alarms such as Bearing vibration, temperature, and torque. Identify any adverse trends that might require further ...

Sonepar

Warehouse Decanter Associate

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

There's a Place for You at Capital A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference ...

Sonepar

Warehouse Decanter Associate

Upper Marlboro, MD

$18 - $20/hr

There's a Place for You at Capital A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference ...

Jonathan Club

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Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$22/hr

Glass & decanter care * Preserving Wine * Grapes (Flavor profile & differences) * How to read & navigate the wine list Pay Rate: $22.00/hour Please note, we have a no tipping policy. At Jonathan Club ...

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To thrive as a Decanter in an industrial or production environment, you need experience with filtration, separation processes, and attention to detail, often supported by a background in manufacturing or chemical processing. Familiarity with decanter centrifuge machinery and standard operating procedures, as well as relevant safety certifications, is typically required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help individuals excel in this position. These competencies are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring operational efficiency, and upholding workplace safety.

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Traveling Field Service Technician - Decanter Centrifuges

Franzenburg LLC

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

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Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Traveling Field Service Technician to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and rebuild of industrial decanter centrifuges at customer sites across the United States. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on mechanical expertise in rotating equipment.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, mechanically strong, and comfortable working independently in demanding field environments such as mining, wastewater, food processing, and industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform installation and commissioning of decanter centrifuges and associated systems

- Conduct onsite rebuilds, including complete tear-down, inspection, and reassembly

- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and process-related issues

- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance

- Interpret technical drawings and schematics

- Ensure proper alignment, tolerances, and balancing

- Provide customer support and training

- Document service work and maintain detailed reports

- Maintain tools and equipment

- Follow all safety protocols

- One weekend per month on call

- Hauling centrifuges

Travel Requirements

- Travel required 75–90%

- Typical rotation: 3–4 weeks on the road

- Work across the U.S.

- Ability to respond to urgent service calls

Qualifications

Required:

- 3+ years experience in rotating equipment or industrial maintenance but not required

- Strong mechanical aptitude

- Experience with heavy equipment rebuilds

- Ability to read technical drawings

- Valid driver’s license

- CDL Required after 3 months of employment

Preferred:

- Experience with decanter centrifuges

- Industry experience (mining, wastewater, oil & gas, food processing)

- Welding or machining experience

- Electrical troubleshooting experience

- Previous service tech work experience

Skills & Competencies

- Strong troubleshooting ability

- Independent and accountable

- Strong communication skills

- Ability to work long field hours

- Attention to detail and safety focus

Work Environment

- Industrial job sites

- Exposure to noise, dust, and weather conditions

- Physically demanding work

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive pay (hourly + overtime)

- Company credit card

- 3500 truck for work and personal

- Company-paid travel

- Health, dental, vision insurance

- 401(k) with match

- PTO and holidays

- Tools and PPE provided

Why Join Us

Join a team specializing in high-performance centrifuge systems and gain valuable field experience while working on complex equipment across multiple industries.

Company Description

Daytime hours with flexible schedule options
Stable, full-time position with a local Des Moines company
Opportunity to work with a variety of manual machining and welding processes