Field Service Welder & Mechanical Tech – Onsite Expert

Andritz Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz Inc. seeks a Field Service Technician to perform mechanical repair, installation, startup, and customer training on Andritz equipment at customer sites and in-house. You will fabricate, weld, and repair components, read blueprints, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Travel up to 85% annually, work with engineers and service teams, train junior technicians, and support spare parts and service documentation.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Basic welding and fabrication knowledge (MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core).
• Knowledge of metal cutting, fitting, grinding, and assembly practices.
• Mechanical and process knowledge of Andritz-manufactured equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, safely, and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical service, equipment installation verification, checkout, startup, troubleshooting, repair, welding, and fabrication activities on Andritz-supplied equipment at customer facilities and in-house.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and rebuild structural steel, mechanical components, and customer-owned equipment using approved welding and metalworking processes, including MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux-Core welding.
• Inspect, fit, align, assemble, and repair components by reading and interpreting blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate field service and repair activities with technical personnel and customers to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution.
• Perform field welding, maintenance, and emergency repair work during installations, outages, startups, and service calls.
• Ensure all work meets company, customer, quality, and safety standards, including proper use of PPE and compliance with applicable hot work and site safety requirements.
• Maintain welding, fabrication, and service equipment in safe working condition and keep work areas organized.
• Prepare service reports, repair documentation, and supporting records for project tracking and billing purposes.
• Assist with spare parts recommendations, technical support, inventory planning, and repair services.
• Support the training and development of service technicians.
• Travel as required, up to 85% annually.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Welding knowledge

Fabrication

Andritz equipment knowledge

Customer service

Windows/Office

Team player

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Andritz Inc. seeks a Field Service Technician to perform mechanical repair, installation, startup, and customer training on Andritz equipment at customer sites and in-house. You will fabricate, weld, and repair components, read blueprints, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Travel up to 85% annually, work with engineers and service teams, train junior technicians, and support spare parts and service documentation.