Situ Machining Specialist - Field Service & Workshop

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Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized processes and tools to deliver the best possible service to our customers. We value diversity, collaboration, respect, and a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the environment.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast-paced, high-performance team as a In-Situ Machining Specialist – Field Service & Workshop to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent, and the preferred location is Fort Lauderdale / Miami, Florida.

What You Will Be Doing?

As an In-Situ Machining Specialist, you will play a key role within the Marine Parts & Field Service team, supporting both Marine and Power Plant customers across North and Latin America.

This is a highly hands-on, technical role with a strong field service component, requiring frequent travel and the ability to work independently on complex machining tasks in demanding customer environments.

You will perform and lead in-situ machining activities on Wärtsilä and third-party engines and critical components, both in workshop and on-site, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Wärtsilä standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute in-situ machining activities on Wärtsilä and third-party equipment, including engines and critical components.
• Perform machining work in field service and workshop environments, adapting to varying site conditions.
• Carry out line boring, crankshaft machining, crack pin machining, and metal stitching activities.
• Perform engine and crankshaft inspections, ensuring compliance with certification and regulatory requirements.
• Polish, inspect, and machine engine components to extend engine life and ensure certification standards are met.
• Lead or coordinate small machining teams during field assignments.
• Conduct site audits and assess machining and repair requirements.
• Prepare and submit technical service reports, work reports, and travel & expense reports accurately and on time, following Wärtsilä quality standards.
• Act as a customer-facing technical expert, maintaining strong professional relationships and representing Wärtsilä positively.
• Participate in internal working groups and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Execute all work in strict compliance with Wärtsilä safety, quality, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed High School or Vocational School in machining or machinist-related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on machining experience in a workshop and/or field service environment.
• Proven experience with:
  Lathe operations
  - Milling machines
  - Drilling, tapping, reaming, grinding
  - Welding and fabrication
  - Use of precision measuring equipment.
• Field service experience or demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to field-based work.
• Strong mechanical and machining expertise with engines and critical components.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and standards.
• Solid information management skills.
• Languages
  - Advanced English (spoken and written).

Other Requirements:

• High availability for travel, both domestic and international, on short notice (up to ~80%).
• Ability to work under pressure in multicultural and customer-facing environments.
• Strong communication skills and customer orientation.
• Motivation to learn, grow, and operate at a senior technical level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or advanced technical education.
• Prior experience with Wartsila products and services.
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity.
• Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

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