Field Service Maintenance Tech - Tissue Machines

Valmet; Green Bay (WI); 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 to join our field service team in the United States. You will lead on-site grinding, inspection, and thermal coating activities, coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure high-quality results and safety compliance.

Travel to 75% of sites is required as you support Yankee dryer suites across locations, helping reduce downtime, optimize performance, and deliver practical service recommendations with clear field reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field with five years of related experience.
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time, including short-notice assignments.
• Authorized to work in the United States with ability to travel to Canada and Mexico.

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 surface profile and finish.
• Operate specialized grinding equipment according to procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Measure and verify surface finish, profile, and dimensional tolerances before, during, and after grinding.
• 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 minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams, including service recommendations and solution development.
• Prepare clear field service reports with inspection findings, work performed, and recommendations.
• Follow up with customers and sales to ensure proposals meet needs and expectations.
• Monitor and control job costs while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna