Field Service Maintenance Tech - Tissue Machines

Valmet•Biddeford, ME

17d•Remote

About The Position

Valmet is seeking an experienced professional to support Yankee dryer grinding and thermal coating services. The role works closely with the Mill Site Service team to deliver field services that meet customer and contract requirements. The employee serves as the technical lead and primary customer contact, coordinating with internal teams to support successful project execution. The position involves field maintenance, inspection, precision grinding, and thermal arc spray coating of Yankee dryers, along with customer support, outage planning, reporting, and project cost monitoring. The role requires travel up to 75% of the time, including assignments on short notice, and international work travel to Canada and Mexico. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and hold a valid U.S. passport. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen. The position is not open to immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering technology, engineering design, or a related technical field, plus five years of experience in a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and practical experience are also considered.
Related experience may include machine design, fabrication, machining, maintenance, field service, or process engineering.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including short-notice assignments.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Eligible to travel to Canada and Mexico.
Valid U.S. passport for international work travel.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on grinding, inspection, and thermal coating equipment.
Conduct visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) of Yankee dryers.
Perform precision grinding of Yankee dryer shells to restore the proper surface profile and finish.
Operate specialized grinding equipment according to established procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
Measure and verify surface finish, profile, and dimensional tolerances before, during, and after grinding activities.
Apply thermal arc spray metallization coatings to Yankee dryer surfaces.
Perform field repairs and maintenance on tissue machine Yankee dryers and related equipment.
Support outage planning, equipment setup, and project execution to help minimize customer downtime and maximize production efficiency.
Provide technical support to customers and sales teams, including service recommendations and solution development.
Prepare clear, detailed, and timely field service reports documenting inspection findings, work performed, and recommendations for improvement.
Follow up with customers and the sales team to ensure proposed solutions and quotations meet operational needs and expectations.
Monitor and control job costs while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.