Field Service Tech

Performs mechanical repair, process startup and customer training of Andritz supplied equipment located at customer facilities. Provides customer operational and mechanical technical assistance to existing installations. Train new company service technicians. Responsible for in house assembly and repair of new or second hand equipment and rebuilds of customer owned equipment when not performing field service activities.

• Assist as needed in test trials (setting up, assisting in running the tests, and cleanup)
• Assist as required with spare parts, equipment, and repair orders.
• Perform quality control procedures and inspection on subcontracted and vendor items.
• Assist in the maintenance of all rental / pilot units.
• Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Assist in the promotion of spare parts and repair business.
• Perform as required, in-house repair work or new equipment assembly
• Verification of proper installation of Andritz supplied equipment using safe lifting/rigging practices
• Assist and advise spare parts recommendations to customers relative to technical matters and critical on-hand parts.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner during the performance of all duties with both internal employees and customers
• Confer with responsible technical personnel on proper implementation of field service activities.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner during the performance of all duties with both internal employees and customers Promotes and furthers Andritz’s goals through the development of good customer relationships
• Manage, as well as, hands-on field service execution of repairs while ensuring a timely flow of information and coordination of work that includes creative thinking.
• Promotes and furthers Andritz’s goals through the development of good customer relationships
• Prepare daily and weekly field service reports along with supporting pictures/documents used for billing purposes. Also required for future reference in reviewing historical data specific to the equipment and jobsite conditions
• Perform as required, mechanical service, installation checkout and process startup.

and recognized professionalism while at site

• Electromechanical Technology degree or trade school a plus
• The physical demands of this position require the ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Experience at reading basic engineering drawings.
• Conduct Handheld Vibration analysis - past experience a plus
• Mechanical and Process knowledge of different Andritz manufactured equipment.
• Must be able to use most hand tools and have well developed mechanical aptitude.
• Travel – required full time as scheduled
• Must be able to climb ladders and maintain balance on catwalks and platforms.
• PLC programming experience and knowledge (ie. AB, Siemens S7, Modicon Concept, GE Cimplicity, IFix, Wonderware)
• Good mechanical aptitude. Mechanical and Process knowledge of different Andritz manufactured equipment. Experience at reading basic engineering drawings. Computer Skills: Microsoft (Windows, Word, Excel). Problem solving abilities
• Must have ability to use precision measuring instruments and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, and have the dexterity to bend and stoop for long periods of time.
• Basic experience in maintenance environment to include troubleshooting, defining failure and corrective action plans during machine down situations
• Problem solving abilities
• 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. Basic experience in maintenance environment to include troubleshooting, defining failure and corrective action plans during machine down situations Conduct Handheld Vibration analysis - past experience a plus Electromechanical Technology degree or trade school a plus PLC programming experience and knowledge (ie. AB, Siemens S7, Modicon Concept, GE Cimplicity, IFix, Wonderware)
• 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. Must be able to climb ladders and maintain balance on catwalks and platforms. Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Current OSHA training and wears appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required for each specific jobsite
• Computer Skills: Microsoft (Windows, Word, Excel).
• Good mechanical aptitude.