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Overview

The Field Service Welder & Mechanical Technician I performs mechanical repair, process startup, and customer training of Andritz supplied equipment at customer facilities. This role involves in-house assembly, fabrication, modification, welding, and repair of equipment, ensuring high-quality project execution and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical service, equipment installation verification, checkout, startup, troubleshooting, repair, welding, and fabrication activities on Andritz-supplied equipment.
  • Fabricate, modify, repair, and rebuild structural steel and mechanical components using approved welding and metalworking processes.
  • Inspect, fit, align, assemble, and repair components by reading and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications.
  • Coordinate field service and repair activities with technical personnel and customers.
  • Perform field welding, maintenance, and emergency repair work during installations and service calls.
  • Ensure all work meets company, customer, quality, and safety standards.
  • Maintain welding, fabrication, and service equipment in safe working condition.
  • Prepare service reports and repair documentation for project tracking and billing.
  • Assist with spare parts recommendations and technical support.
  • Support the training and development of service technicians.
  • Travel as required, up to 85% annually.
  • Perform in-house repair work or new equipment assembly as needed.
  • Assist in the maintenance of rental/pilot units.
  • Assist with spare parts, equipment, and repair orders.
  • Assist in test trials and perform quality control procedures.

Requirements

  • Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • 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 and in a team environment.
  • Experience performing welding repairs and equipment modifications in industrial environments.
  • Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent) a plus.
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How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 28 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 17 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

ANDRITZ currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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