Job Description

Overview

Hiteco, a division of SCM Group North America, is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician with hands-on electro-spindle experience to support the repair, rebuild, and performance of high-precision industrial components. This role focuses on spindle teardown, rebuild, and diagnostics, making it ideal for technicians experienced in high-speed rotating equipment and precision machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in electro-spindles
  • Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild high-speed spindle components
  • Perform testing and validation to ensure units meet performance standards
  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Operate diagnostic tools and shop equipment safely and effectively
  • Document repairs, maintenance activities, and service updates
  • Communicate with internal teams and customers regarding repair status and technical issues
  • Travel up to 50% for on-site service, including U.S. and occasional international travel

Requirements

  • Associate degree or technical certification preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered
  • Experience repairing or rebuilding electro-spindles or similar high-speed rotating equipment
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical systems
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
  • Familiar with specialized electronic and mechanical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electric-motor diagnostic equipment

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Duluth, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$38/hr across 100 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Duluth, GA

Duluth, GA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 316 other active welding openings from 185 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Duluth, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), Classic Collision (9), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $30/hr, and Atlanta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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