Workshop Technician in Harvey, LA

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Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are now looking for a Workshop Technician to join our team in Harvey, LA.

What will you be doing?

As a Workshop Technician, you will support workshop operations by performing routine mechanical tasks, equipment handling, component cleaning, and technical assistance under established guidelines and procedures.

This position reports to the Workshop Supervisor.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast-paced, hands-on Workshop Operations team (AMER). Candidates are expected to be adaptable, motivated, and committed to learning through structured training and repetitive practice.

• Perform assigned technical and mechanical activities following established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment, ensuring they remain in good working condition and calibrated as needed.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues within the workshop.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance workshop processes.
• Adhere to all safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily workshop goals and deadlines.
• Handle routine stakeholder inquiries and elevate non‑routine matters as appropriate.
• Measure and inspect components for quality and accuracy.
• Perform repetitive daily tasks such as cleaning, grinding, sandblasting, disassembly, and reassembly of components.
• Operate basic workshop tools including grinders, air tools, hand tools, and calibrated equipment.
• Support the full workshop process flow: receiving components, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing for machining, reassembling, and preparing shipments.
• Maintain documentation and records in computer systems accurately.

• Mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn step‑by‑step through on‑the‑job training.
• Basic understanding of tools, measurements, and mechanical processes.
• Good computer literacy for documentation and record‑keeping.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

• 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.

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

• Vision:
  Close;
  Distance;
  Depth.
• Clear Speech.
• Touching:
  Dexterity;
  Hand;
  Finger.
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl.
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Driving (local/over the road).
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Climbing / Balance.

• Works Alone / Works with Others.
• Verbal Contact with Others;
  Face‑to‑Face Contact.
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold.
• Mechanical Equipment.
• Electrical Equipment.
• Pressurized Equipment.
• Moving Objects.
• High Places.
• Dirt/Dust.

In this role, some domestic travel may be required. While most activities are workshop‑based, occasional visits to customer sites or training sessions may occur. Estimated travel: 5%