Field Service Tehnician

Vesuvius North America; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible retirement plan

Job summary

Vesuvius North America in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled technician to manage fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting of application equipment in the refractory industry. Candidates should have strong welding, electrical, and mechanical skills, as well as relevant experience.

This role requires proper installation and maintenance of equipment, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. A competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including a flexible retirement plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer accounts when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing and quality assurance of equipment.
• Install and set up equipment, ensuring proper configuration.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and implement solutions.
• Ensure equipment delivers accurate results.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance and repair history.
• Evaluate and implement equipment upgrades.
• Track equipment inventory and manage procurement.
• Implement safety protocols for equipment users.

Skills

Welding and metal fabrication skills

Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control circuits

Mechanical drive components knowledge

Mechanical and electrical machine assembly skills

Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings

Troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical problems

Experience with hand tools and power tools

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Organizational and time-management skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technologies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing and quality assurance of various types of application equipment utilized in the refractory industry. Equipment types include material handling and application systems such as pneumatic conveyors, dry powder screw feed hoppers, robotics, automated systems, mixers, pumping devices, and combustion systems.
• Installation and setup of equipment ensuring it is properly configured and calibrated for its intended application.
• Troubleshoot when equipment malfunctions or experiences issues. Diagnose problems, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement solutions to return the equipment to working condition.
• Ensure that equipment delivers accurate and consistent results.
• Remain up‑to‑date with relevant regulations, standards, and compliance requirements in the refractories field.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance, repair history, and any changes made to the equipment.
• Evaluate and implement equipment upgrades and optimizations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Track equipment inventory, order replacement parts, and manage procurement of new equipment.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to protect all users.

Qualifications

• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical and pneumatic control circuits, AC and DC voltages.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of mechanical drive components.
• Strong mechanical and electrical machine assembly skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Ability to identify, solve, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments.
• Good communication skills and computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Candidate may be required to travel to customer accounts where equipment is located per sales or customer requests.

Education

Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technologies with 2+ years’ experience.

Benefits

Vesuvius USA offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a world class organization, a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits including a generous and flexible retirement plan.

EEO Statement

Vesuvius USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that promotes work force diversity and hires without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected status.