Vibration Analyst | Predictive Maintenance & Reliability

Andritz Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a motivated Vibration Analyst to join our Predictive Maintenance and Reliability team at a pulp & paper facility in Georgia. This hands-on field role involves collecting vibration data from motors, pumps, fans, and gearboxes, reviewing spectra, and developing actionable maintenance recommendations.

Candidates with basic mechanical knowledge and a desire to learn vibration analysis are encouraged to apply; prior experience or certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and interest in rotating machinery.
• Willingness to learn vibration analysis and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Able to travel up to 30% within North America.

Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor vibration data from rotating equipment (motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, conveyors).
• Review spectra, waveforms and trends to identify faults (imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects).
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations; develop actionable maintenance recommendations.
• Maintain vibration databases and equipment records; communicate findings in reports.
• Support installation and verification of wireless and online condition monitoring systems.
• Participate in safety requirements and training for site operations.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotating equipment

Mechanical maintenance

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Portable data collectors

Condition monitoring

Job description

ANDRITZ is seeking a motivated Vibration Analyst to join our Predictive Maintenance and Reliability team at a pulp & paper facility in Georgia. This hands-on field role involves collecting vibration data from motors, pumps, fans, and gearboxes, reviewing spectra, and developing actionable maintenance recommendations.

Candidates with basic mechanical knowledge and a desire to learn vibration analysis are encouraged to apply; prior experience or certification is preferred but not required.