Field Service Welder & Mechanical Technician

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Job family:
Project & Site Management

Business area:
Environment & Energy

Contract location:
Arlington, TX, US, 76001

Working location:
Travel

Location type:
Remote

Contract type:
Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Performs mechanical repair, process startup, and customer training of Andritz supplied equipment located at customer facilities. Provides customers with operational and mechanical technical assistance for existing installations. Trains new company service technicians. Responsible for in-house assembly, fabrication, modification, welding, and repair of new or second-hand equipment, as well as rebuilds of customer-owned equipment when not performing field service activities. Fabricates, modifies, and repairs structural and mechanical metal components using welding, cutting, grinding, and metalworking techniques in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Works effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with service technicians, engineers, production personnel, and customers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. Ensures equipment reliability, safety, and performance while maintaining a high level of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

• Perform mechanical service, equipment installation verification, checkout, startup, troubleshooting, repair, welding, and fabrication activities on Andritz-supplied equipment at customer facilities and in-house.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and rebuild structural steel, mechanical components, and customer-owned equipment using approved welding and metalworking processes, including MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux-Core welding.
• Inspect, fit, align, assemble, and repair components by reading and interpreting blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate field service and repair activities with technical personnel and customers to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution.
• Perform field welding, maintenance, and emergency repair work during installations, outages, startups, and service calls.
• Ensure all work meets company, customer, quality, and safety standards, including proper use of PPE and compliance with applicable hot work and site safety requirements.
• Maintain welding, fabrication, and service equipment in safe working condition and keep work areas organized.
• Prepare service reports, repair documentation, and supporting records for project tracking and billing purposes.
• Assist with spare parts recommendations, technical support, inventory planning, and repair services.
• Support the training and development of service technicians.
• Travel as required, up to 85% annually.

• Perform as required, in-house repair work or new equipment assembly
• Assist in the maintenance of all rental / pilot units.
• Assist as required with spare parts, equipment, and repair orders.
• Assist as needed in test trials (setting up, assisting in running the tests, and cleanup)
• Perform quality control procedures and inspection on subcontracted and vendor items.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Basic welding and fabrication knowledge (MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core).
• Knowledge of metal cutting, fitting, grinding, and assembly practices.
• Mechanical and process knowledge of Andritz-manufactured equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, safely, and in a team environment.

• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools, and welding/fabrication equipment with well-developed mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and…