Gearbox Repair Technician
About The Position
Join One of North America's Leaders in Industrial Gear Manufacturing & Repair. Are you the person everyone calls when heavy equipment breaks down? Do you enjoy tearing down complex machinery, diagnosing problems, and rebuilding equipment to perform like new? Horsburgh & Scott is looking for skilled Gearbox Repair Technicians who take pride in precision craftsmanship and want to work on some of the largest industrial gearboxes and power transmission systems in the world. If you have experience as an Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technician, Rotating Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, or Military Mechanical Technician, we'd like to talk with you.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Experience repairing industrial machinery or rotating equipment.
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Basic manual machining experience.
- Welding experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Ability to safely lift and handle heavy mechanical components.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience repairing or rebuilding any of the following: Industrial Gearboxes Speed Reducers Gear Drives Pumps Compressors Motors Heavy Industrial Equipment Mining Equipment Steel Mill Equipment Marine Propulsion Equipment Heavy Construction Equipment Diesel Engines
- Manual machining experience
- Forklift certification
- Overhead crane operation
- Rigging experience
- OSHA training
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Military mechanical experience
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild industrial gearboxes and gear drives.
- Diagnose mechanical failures and identify worn or damaged components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, assembly prints, and repair documentation.
- Assemble gears, shafts, bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and mechanical components.
- Set bearing preload, gear backlash, shaft endplay, and critical tolerances.
- Measure components using precision inspection equipment including: Micrometers Dial indicators Bore gauges Height gauges Calipers Depth gauges
- Perform gearbox setup and operational testing.
- Verify assemblies meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Perform light welding and fabrication as required.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
- Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate repair documentation and inspection records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing technical training
- Stable, growing company with an outstanding reputation
- Opportunity to work on world-class industrial gearboxes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
