Workshop Technician Turbocharger

Wärtsilä•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wärtsilä is seeking a Workshop Technician Turbocharger to join its hands-on Workshop Operations team in Fort Lauderdale, USA. The position supports workshop operations through routine mechanical tasks, equipment handling, component cleaning, and technical assistance performed under established guidelines and procedures. The successful candidate is expected to be adaptable, motivated, and committed to learning through structured training and repetitive practice. The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor. The work is primarily workshop-based, with occasional domestic travel to customer sites or training sessions estimated at 5%. The position involves working alone and with others, inside and outside, and exposure to heat or cold, noise, mechanical and electrical equipment, pressurized equipment, moving objects, heights, fumes or odors, hazardous materials, and dirt or dust. Physical demands include lifting up to 45 pounds five times per shift, carrying up to 25 pounds five times per shift, and activities such as pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, squatting, prolonged sitting or standing, climbing, and balancing. Driving locally or over the road may be required. Candidates for regular U.S. and Puerto Rico positions must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or qualifying immigration-status requirements. Individuals with temporary visas or who require current or future work-authorization sponsorship are not eligible for hire. A voluntary security check may be required depending on the applicable country.

Requirements

Mechanical experience is preferred.
Ability and willingness to learn step by step through on-the-job training.
Comfort performing repetitive daily tasks.
Basic understanding of tools, measurements, and mechanical processes.
Computer literacy for documentation and record-keeping.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
Ability to work overtime when required.
High integrity.
Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
Strong focus on quality and safety.
Critical-thinking ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in languages needed to support the team.
Strong organizational skills and a team-player mindset.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 45 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds at the specified frequency.
For regular U.S. and Puerto Rico positions, must be a U.S. citizen, national, or qualifying permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit, or temporary resident under the specified statutory provisions; candidates with temporary visas or requiring current or future work-authorization sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned technical and mechanical activities according to established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good working condition and ensure calibration as needed.
Assist with diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues in the workshop.
Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes.
Follow safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Collaborate with team members to meet daily workshop goals and deadlines.
Handle routine stakeholder inquiries and escalate non-routine matters as appropriate.
Measure and inspect components for quality and accuracy.
Perform repetitive tasks, including cleaning, grinding, sandblasting, and component disassembly and reassembly.
Operate basic workshop tools, including grinders, air tools, hand tools, and calibrated equipment.
Support workshop processes from receiving components through disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining preparation, reassembly, and shipment preparation.
Learn and support basic machining tasks on Wärtsilä components.
Maintain accurate documentation and records in computer systems.