Assembly & Service Technician
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assembly & Service Technician is responsible for the assembly inhouse service troubleshooting rebuilding testing and field servicing of NETZSCH pumps and related equipment.
This position supports production service and warranty activities at the Houston facility and provides professional onsite field service support as needed. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude the ability to interpret drawings and SOPs and strict adherence to safety quality and professional standards in both shop and customer environments.
- Assemble service rebuild troubleshoot and test NETZSCH pumps skids baseplates and mechanical subassemblies per drawing SOPs and work instructions.
- Provide technical services scheduled and unscheduled to clients relating to set up use operation and maintenance of NETZSCH equipment.
- Perform mechanical fitting alignment drilling/tapping inspection cleaning and rebuilding of rotating equipment including shafts bearings seals and couplings.
- Train Customers and Distributor mechanics of assembly and disassembly procedures for NETZSCH Pumps.
- Support production service FATs customer visits trade shows and coordination with engineering parts and service teams.
- Conduct in-house service repair warranty evaluations functional testing and documentation of findings corrective actions and test results.
- Diagnose mechanical issue identify wear or failure modes and provide feedback to improve reliability assembly practices and service procedures.
- Safely operate shop equipment such as overhead cranes forklifts and hand/power tools while maintaining 5S quality and OSHA standards.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings P&IDs and technical documentation; follow company policies safety regulations and quality standards.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- 35 years of experience in mechanical assembly industrial equipment service or a related technical role
- Experience with rotating equipment pumps gearboxes or similar machinery preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency with hand tools power tools and precision measuring instruments
- Ability to align and rebuild mechanical assemblies to specification
- Basic computer skills for service documentation and reporting
- Communication & Professional Skills
- Ability to read understand and follow SOPs and work instructions
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable interacting directly with customers and internal teams
- Selfmotivated organized and capable of working independently or collaboratively
LICENSES & TRAVEL
- Must be able to travel 50% across United States
- Valid drivers license required
- Ability to obtain or maintain a passport (preferred based on service needs)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regular standing walking bending and use of hands
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Occasional climbing kneeling crouching or working in confined spaces
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Manufacturing and service shop environments with moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to noise lubricants fumes and industrial equipment
- Occasional outdoor and customersite working conditions
Additional Information :
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
NETZSCH Vakumix GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of stirring and homogenising technology as well as wet grinding for the production of emulsions, suspensions, gels and infusions and much more. Our patented technologies and system solutions are used in the pharmaceutical and co ... View more