The posting
Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Data Centers, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, Canada, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico.
$20–$24 per hour • Paid Training • $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
No Prior Industry Experience Required • 80%+ Nationwide Travel
Enjoy hands-on work? Want to learn a specialized trade and travel the country? Build your career with Astro Pak.
As a Field Technician, you’ll work with an experienced team at facilities supporting aerospace, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. We provide paid training to help you learn specialized chemical cleaning and passivation—a process that cleans and protects critical equipment and systems.
Apply Now for January 2027 Opportunities
Our Field Technician hiring for 2026 has come to a close. We will resume interviewing in December 2026 for our training class beginning in January 2027.
We encourage you to apply now and select your preferred work location on the application. This helps our Talent team consider you for upcoming opportunities at that location when interviews resume.
Your selected location is your home base. This position requires extensive travel to customer sites nationwide.
What’s in It for You?
$3,000 sign-on bonus
- Paid training: Learn a specialized technical trade without prior industry experience
- Career growth: Build skills for senior technician, trainer, and leadership opportunities
- Varied project experience: Build technical skills at customer facilities nationwide, working across different industries and environments
- Travel stipend: Receive a stipend to help cover eligible expenses while traveling for work
- Benefits: Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and family leave; flexible spending accounts; and more
- Team support: Learn alongside experienced technicians in an environment that prioritizes safety
Travel, Schedule, and Training
This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys frequent travel and can adapt to changing project schedules.
- 80%+ nationwide travel, including time away from home
- 30–50% night shift work
- Overtime, weekends, holidays, and short-notice travel may be required
- Two weeks of paid training in California within your first three weeks of employment
What You’ll Do
Working as part of a field service team, you will:
- Set up and operate equipment used for chemical cleaning and passivation
- Safely handle cleaning chemicals while following established procedures
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety standards
- Load, transport, and unload equipment and materials
- Drive company vehicles and operate equipment as required
- Work in a variety of settings, including indoor, outdoor, and rooftop locations
- Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized
- Complete required safety and technical training
What You Bring
You don’t need experience in chemical cleaning or passivation. We’re looking for dependable people who are willing to learn, work safely, and contribute to the team.
You’ll need:
- A valid Class C driver’s license and clean driving record
- A REAL ID or passport for air travel
- A medical DOT certificate
- The ability to attend the required paid training in California
- Basic math skills, including ratios and percentages
- Comfort using mobile devices, email, and basic computer programs
- Fluency in English and strong communication skills
- The ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical work while wearing PPE
- Availability for the travel and schedule requirements listed above
Helpful Experience—Not Required
Mechanical ability, experience using tools, technical schooling, field service work, or chemical handling experience can help you get started. OSHA, HAZWOPER, and Confined Space certifications are also welcome.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Ready to Learn a Trade and Build Your Career?
Apply today and select your preferred work location. We look forward to connecting with candidates when interviews resume in December 2026 for our January 2027 training class.
Compensation: The typical starting rate is $20–$24 per hour. Your offer will consider your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations
Astro Pak is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Astro Pak takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Astro Pak provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and for other needs protected by applicable law. If you need an accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected] . Please do not include medical information in your application. Requesting an accommodation will not negatively affect your consideration for employment.
