Mechanical Technician - Gearboxes and Winches | $61K-$110K

Purple Cow Recruiting; Ponchatoula (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited relocation assistance

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Mechanical Technician - Gearboxes and Winches for an onsite role in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The position involves hands-on assembly, maintenance and repair of gearboxes, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently are essential. The role requires experience with mechanical systems, a valid driver’s license, and excellent communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in assembly, maintenance and repair of gearboxes is REQUIRED.
• General technical understanding of mechanical systems is REQUIRED.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs in-house and at customer sites is REQUIRED.
• Valid driver’s license is REQUIRED.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international assignments, is REQUIRED.
• Onsite work in Ponchatoula, LA is REQUIRED.
• Strong communication and customer-oriented mindset are REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, maintenance and repair of gearboxes.
• Support troubleshooting activities and standard mechanical repairs.
• Work in-house and at customer sites to service mechanical systems.
• Review technical documentation, work instructions and repair specifications.
• Support inspections, process controls and final quality checks.
• Provide leadership and guidance to workshop personnel as applicable.

Skills

Hands-on gearbox work

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical repair

Customer interaction

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage ERP

Job description

Description

Mechanical Technician - Gearboxes and Winches | $61K-$110K

Ponchatoula, LA | Onsite | Approximately 20% Travel

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Mechanical Technician - Gearboxes and Winches for an onsite opportunity in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. This position requires hands-on mechanical experience with the assembly, maintenance and repair of gearboxes, along with the ability to support troubleshooting and standard mechanical repairs in the workshop and at customer sites.

The role supports workshop repair, assembly and service operations while working with mechanical systems, customer orders, inspections, technical documentation and customer-service requirements. The technician must be comfortable working independently, interacting professionally with customers and traveling for assignments, including international travel.

COMPENSATION

• $61,000-$110,000
• Limited relocation assistance
• Visa Sponsorship: No

GEARBOX & MECHANICAL WORK

• Perform hands-on assembly, maintenance and repair of gearboxes
• Support troubleshooting activities and standard mechanical repairs
• Perform mechanical work both in-house and at customer sites
• Apply technical understanding of mechanical systems in an industrial environment
• Review technical documentation, work instructions and repair specifications
• Support inspections, process controls and final quality checks

WORKSHOP & SERVICE OPERATIONS

• Support efficient execution of repair, assembly and service activities
• Assist with planning, scheduling and monitoring customer orders, repair jobs and service projects
• Support workshop resources, equipment, tools and operational requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of workshop activities, repairs and inspections
• Support timely and cost-effective execution of customer projects

QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Support quality standards through inspections and process controls
• Help ensure completed work meets applicable repair specifications
• Participate in continuous-improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, safety and process optimization
• Follow company policies, safety regulations and applicable industry standards

CUSTOMER & TEAM SUPPORT

• Support customer communication regarding repair status, technical requirements, delivery schedules and service expectations
• Professionally interact with customers at their locations
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing and operations teams
• Provide leadership, training and guidance to workshop personnel as applicable
• Maintain a customer-oriented and collaborative approach

TRAVEL

• Approximately 20% travel
• Travel may include international assignments
• Valid driver's license required

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in the assembly, maintenance and repair of gearboxes REQUIRED
• General technical understanding of mechanical systems REQUIRED
• Ability to support troubleshooting activities and perform standard mechanical repair tasks in-house and at customer sites REQUIRED
• Valid driver's license REQUIRED
• Willingness and ability to travel, including international assignments, approximately 20% REQUIRED
• Ability to work onsite in Ponchatoula, LA REQUIRED
• Structured and independent working style with a high level of responsibility and reliability REQUIRED
• Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset REQUIRED
• Ability to professionally interact with clients onsite and represent the company REQUIRED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office REQUIRED
• Willingness to participate in ongoing technical training and continuously develop skills REQUIRED

PREFERRED

• Mechanical systems experience within an industrial environment
• Experience in customer service or technical field service
• Experience with ERP systems, including Sage