Repair Technician

Job title:

Repair Technician I

Job family:
Manufacturing

Business area:
Environment & Energy

Contract location:
Pittsburg, TX, US

Working location:
Pittsburg

Location type:
Office Location / Office-based

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.

Provides hands‑on daily work of machine assembly operations. Will work under limited supervision from the Repair Center Supervisor. Reads and interprets blueprints and engineering instructions. Uses hand tools, power tools, measuring devices and electromechanical equipment.

High school graduate or GED preferred plus trade knowledge equivalent to completion of an apprenticeship program. Typically has 5+ years of machine assembly experience. Some experience as a working supervisor preferred.

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for disassembly, inspection, documentation, balancing, assembly and testing of all machines processed through the repair department.
• Read and follow proper shop procedures. Must ensure all drawings, engineering bulletins and any other type of documentation is available and followed while executing basic assembly, test set‑ups and fixtures.
• Works from engineering drawings, specifications and verbal instructions.
• Interface with customers on occasional review of repairs while protecting Andritz confidential information.
• Well organized, able to read O.D./I.D. micrometer and other measuring tools to ensure dimensions are accurate. Organize disassembly and reassembly pictures. Good writing skills when describing root cause or reporting information to assist in quote preparation.
• Follow the Quality Plan and assure that Andritz Separation proper procedure and sign‑off duties are followed before any product shipment.
• Perform skilled fitting where prescribed tolerances are exacting and difficult to attain and meet all established quality standards.
• Interpret Production Order instructions.
• Plan assembly methods and procedures to assure efficient and timely progress. Ensure accurate time is charged to each production order and each operation is completed in SAP and forwarded to the next work center.
• Troubleshoot machines. It will be common to have a machine on the test stand and have to troubleshoot high vibration, temperature, noise, etc.
• Plan assembly methods and procedures to assure efficient and timely progress.
• Understand delivery commitments and plan accordingly to meet these scheduled commitments while understanding the company objective to meet a 90%+ annual on‑time delivery criteria.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations. Keep work area clean and organized.
• Maintain hand tools and plant equipment in good condition and report all broken tools.
• Ensure 5S procedures are implemented; maintained and scheduling goals are met.
• Provide feedback to Production Manager regarding performance issues. Suggest improvements to work process. Communicate with Production Manager and Department Lead Men to resolve production issues.
• Maintain organization of department and perform regular preventive maintenance schedules on equipment.
• This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• 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.

Must be able to use most hand tools and have well developed mechanical aptitude. Must have ability to use precision measuring instruments and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints. Machinist skills. Experience in maintenance of rotating equipment and gear box repair a plus.

The physical demands of this position require the ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds and have the dexterity to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem solving ability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.