Field Repair Technician: High-Speed Separators & Decanters

ANDRITZ; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Service Mechanic to perform shop repairs of High Speed Separators and Decanters at the Service Center, with occasional travel to customer sites (about 10%). You will diagnose issues using vibration analysis, read engineering drawings, and perform precision inspections.

The role requires disassembly/reassembly, balancing, and testing of separators, plus field support across the western United States after training. Strong mechanical skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal education - High School graduate or above.
• Certification as a skilled technician in a highly technical field such as centrifuges or turbines.
• Experience with vibrations analysis, alignment and balancing equipment.
• Ability to disassemble and rebuild separation equipment and test after reassembly.
• Ability to work alone in the field after training.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect machines to determine repair scope.
• Perform diagnostic tests including vibration analysis and bearing temperature measurement.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Use precision measuring instruments for dimensional inspection and TI R inspection of rotating parts.
• Balance rotating assemblies and perform complete mechanical repairs on separators and decanters.
• Travel to customer sites in the western US for removal, installation and field repairs.
• Coordinate with service manager and sales engineer for projects in center or field.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints/engineering drawings

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Work unsupervised

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Technician certification in a technical field

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Vibration analysis equipment

Balancing equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

ANDRITZ is seeking a Service Mechanic to perform shop repairs of High Speed Separators and Decanters at the Service Center, with occasional travel to customer sites (about 10%). You will diagnose issues using vibration analysis, read engineering drawings, and perform precision inspections.

The role requires disassembly/reassembly, balancing, and testing of separators, plus field support across the western United States after training. Strong mechanical skills and teamwork are essential.