Field Service Maintenance Tech - Tissue Machines

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking an experienced Yankee Services Specialist in Biddeford, ME to lead field services for Yankee dryer grinding and thermal coating. You will coordinate with the Mill Site Service team to deliver timely, quality field services and act as the primary technical contact for customers.

The role requires an associate degree in engineering technology or related field, 5 years of relevant experience, and willingness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field.
• Five years of experience in machine design, fabrication, machining, maintenance, field service, or process engineering.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, including short-notice assignments.
• Authorized to work in the United States and travel to Canada and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on grinding, inspection, and thermal coating equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections and NDT of Yankee dryers.
• Perform precision grinding of Yankee dryer shells to restore surface profile and finish.
• Operate specialized grinding equipment per procedures, quality, and safety standards.
• Measure and verify surface finish, profile, and dimensional tolerances.
• Apply thermal arc spray coatings to Yankee dryer surfaces.
• Perform field repairs and maintenance on tissue machine Yankee dryers and related equipment.
• Support outage planning, equipment setup, and project execution to minimize downtime and maximize production.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams, including service recommendations and solution development.
• Prepare clear, detailed field service reports with findings, work performed, and recommendations.
• Follow up with customers and sales to ensure quotations meet needs.
• Monitor and control job costs to maintain safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Job description

Join Valmet's team of experts supporting the service group! Our team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced professional to support Yankee dryer grinding and thermal coating services. If you are interested in learning more about tissue manufacturing and understanding how mechanical services impact overall machine performance, we would like to hear from you! As a Yankee Services Specialist, you will work closely with the Mill Site Service team to deliver field services that meet customer and contract requirements. In this role, you will serve as the technical lead and primary point of contact for customers, coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful project execution. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to expand their technical knowledge, develop their careers, and deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on grinding, inspection, and thermal coating equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) of Yankee dryers.
• Perform precision grinding of Yankee dryer shells to restore proper surface profile and finish.
• Operate specialized grinding equipment in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Measure and verify surface finish, profile, and dimensional tolerances before, during, and after grinding activities.
• Apply thermal arc spray metallization coatings to Yankee dryer surfaces.
• Perform field repairs and maintenance on tissue machine Yankee dryers and related equipment.
• Support outage planning, equipment setup, and project execution to help minimize customer downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams, including service recommendations and solution development.
• Prepare clear, detailed, and timely field service reports that include inspection findings, work performed, and recommendations for improvement.
• Follow up with customers and the sales team to ensure proposed solutions and quotations meet operational needs and expectations.
• Monitor and control job costs to support project profitability while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Associate degree in engineering technology, engineering design, or a related technical field, plus five years of experience in a related discipline such as machine design, fabrication, machining, maintenance, field service, or process engineering. Equivalent combinations of education and practical experience will also be considered. Additional requirements include the ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including short-notice assignments, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and eligible to travel to Canada and Mexico.

We offer We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers’ success. This includes a generous base wage starting between $65k-75k/annual* and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension. *Salary range is intended to provide a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on market data, internal equity, and candidate credentials.” Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. This position is not open for immigration sponsorship. Applicant please be living and authorized to work in the United States and also have a valid US Passport for internation work travel.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

www.valmet.com/careersna Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.