Mechanical Field Service Technician/Engineer – Envelope Machine Adjuster
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Field Service Technician – Mechanical
The Field Service Technician – Mechanical position will perform mechanical field service work in a computer-based environment, assisting and troubleshooting with engineers, while working as a team, to test, install, start-up and demonstrate BW Converting envelope converting equipment – including die-cutting/blanking units, gumming and moistening stations, folding and seam-forming sections, and window-patching units – along with training customers on the operation and mechanical maintenance of this equipment.
Field service technicians plan and perform a wide range of duties to install, demonstrate and instruct customer's employees in the operation of company produced envelope converting machinery at the customer's plant.
- Work from assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, technical procedures and specifications to assist with or install new envelope converting machines – including blank feed sections, die-cutting/creasing stations, gumming and tacking units, folding and seam-forming sections, and window-patching units – and upgrade as required; responsible for installations of various sections and complete envelope lines and adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
- Set up and operate envelope converting equipment to produce customer's product (window, remittance, catalog and specialty envelopes); instruct operators in set-up and operating procedures; provide technical and practical answers to customer's questions or problems.
- Perform routine and/or emergency breakdown mechanical service on company envelope converting equipment; determine root cause of trouble; prepare report of findings and solutions to problem.
- Assist installation coordinator with pre/post installation meetings and audits at customer facility and assessing manpower needs.
- Report quality issues and take corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Act as liaison between customer and company; maintain positive relationships with customers.
- Prepare and submit reports as required.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to less experienced personnel.
- Work in a team of field service team members, contractors and/or customer personnel through the project stages.
- Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards.
- Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- An Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related field is required.
- B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology is preferred.
- 18 years old at the time of hire to operate equipment
- A strong mechanical skill set – including gear trains, cam and linkage systems, die/knife maintenance and sharpening, bearing and alignment work, and pneumatic systems – is required to complete a variety of work in this position.
- Knowledge of basic web handling and industrial experience, with focus in envelope converting – die-cutting/blanking, gumming/tacking, seam forming, flap folding, window patching, and count/stack/bundle systems – is a plus.
- Experience as an envelope machine adjuster, mechanic, or operator on die-cutting, folding, gumming, or seam-forming equipment is highly valued.
- Working knowledge of Giddings & Lewis, Rockwell, and Siemens PLC-controlled envelope lines is a plus, along with a background in machine process control and mechanical timing/registration on servo-driven equipment such as W+D (Winkler+Dünnebier)-style die-cutters, folder-gluers and seam formers.
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
- Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Drives Results
- Consistently achieving results, even under…
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