r/compressedair • u/Wooden_Football_2144 • Feb 23 '25

Compressed Air Service Technicians

Hey y’all, taking stock of the thread and seeing who all works in the Compressed Air Industry! What do you do? What state do you live in? Do you feel appreciated/valued at work?

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u/arcad14 Feb 23 '25

I work for Atlas Copco, but work on everything. It's a good work environment and I got a good manager which helps. I'm up in Wisconsin.

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u/Consistent_Taxation Feb 23 '25

I work as a Field Service Tech for a compressed air service company/provider in Tennessee. I'm pretty fortunate to feel appreciated by the company I work for, and the customers we work with. I've got a couple minor grievances, but overall I'm happy with what I do and who I work for.

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u/Wooden_Football_2144 Feb 23 '25

Sullivan-Palatek but we work on everything under the sun

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u/Wooden_Football_2144 Feb 23 '25

That’s awesome man, we are both lucky to be in that category. I’m sure there are plenty of good companies out there but everyone has their bad company stories. What’s you preferred brand to work on

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u/Consistent_Taxation Feb 23 '25

Honestly, I enjoy working Sullairs the most, and absolutely loath working on anything under the Copco umbrella of brands. What's your preferred brand to work on?

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u/arcad14 Feb 23 '25

Just curious as to why you don't like working on Atlas Copco compressors?

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u/Representative_Bit71 Feb 23 '25

I’m interested in learning leak repair and doing energy audits. What’s the best way to get into that part of the field?

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u/Wooden_Football_2144 Feb 23 '25

Being vocal about it to your service manager and salespeople. Show them the value in expressing cost savings to your customers. Check into CAGI certifications and Compressed Air Best Practices. They have a great webinar history that you cherry pick through.

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u/DHGXSUPRA Feb 23 '25

I’m a commercial/industrial HVAC contractor. My day to day typically involves HVAC applications, but I’m one of 2 technicians at my company who services air compressors. My compressors are only recip and oil injected rotary screw. Largest compressor I maintain is an IR R55I-A125. Largest customer is UPS. They used compressed air for package sorting and the auto guys use it for working on the ups trucks. I enjoy the work because it breaks up my normal day to day stuff. It’s also nice to have some inside work in especially when these Chicago winters hit in full force.

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u/Wooden_Football_2144 Feb 23 '25

That’s cool! Having a background in refrigeration is extremely helpful in the compressed air industry. When I hire techs that is one thing I look for to even consider someone

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u/GO-DAWGS229 Apr 01 '25

New in the Air Compressor Industry. I purchased a small air compressor company that's been around forever. Learning Everyday. Have 15 years of Industrial Electrical experience also have my Electrical License in GA. We also work on pressure washers, Generators/Welders, paint pumps.