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Mechanical Service Engineer

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITY: The Mechanical Service Engineer will lead installation and startup of new paper machines and related equipment in North America. Additionally, the engineer will troubleshoot/service existing paper machines and related equipment.

Company Relationship:

The daily work of the candidate will be coordinated from Toscotec North America under the
supervision of North American Service Manager. The candidate will work with the following
departments:
• Project Management Department
• Technical Department
• Production Department
• Purchasing department
• Suppliers and customers

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the installation of tissue machine and auxiliary equipment installation.
• Install and supervise hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Install and supervise water and stock preparation piping, components and equipment.
• Organize and update installation schedule, sharing with customer and supplier any changes to the timeline.
• Handle on site logistic coordination.
• Control and teach the customer team about maintenance and operational procedures.
• Support the Toscotec commissioning team during testing and start-up.
• Support Toscotec colleagues to perform testing and fine-tuning on paper machine to meet the customer’s technical specifications and optimizations.
• Solve mechanical and process issues and propose alternative solutions/improvements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize any areas of the paper making process.
• Write detailed reports about installation process, paper making issues, services and inspections.

Education Requirements:

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, with paper industry knowledge or equivalent combination

Qualifications:

• Engineering’s Degree or Associated Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Ability to travel 40-60 percent up to 3 weeks continuously within North America, and Italy.
• Ability to occasionally work nonstandard hours including 12-hour shifts, night shift, day shift, swing shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Paper manufacturing knowledge is a must.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment including motors, servos, pumps, drives, hydraulics, valves and power transmission.
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation including transmitters, valves, actuators, positioners, electric and pneumatic panels, etc.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge of other European : Italian/Spanish will be a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read and understand piping and instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Ability to deal effectively with others team members, and customers.
• Effective troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Package.
• Familiar with Autocad, SOLIDWORKS.
• Ability to use power and hand tools to perform maintenance.
• Ability to work in the United States.

Location:

The position is a full-time job with flexible location. The candidate must be able to work in the USA within a reasonable distance from an airport for travel. Occasional trips to the North American Office in Green Bay Wisconsin and the Toscotec Office in Lucca Italy are required.

Benefits:

•Contracts will be tailored for specific work experience.
• Vacation range: 2-4 weeks.
• Company bonus eligible.
• 100% company matched 401k up to 7%.
• Company paid ($0 premium) medical related benefits.

Company DescriptionFast growing Machinery Manufacturer the toilet paper and paper towel marketCompany DescriptionFast growing Machinery Manufacturer the toilet paper and paper towel market

Mechanical Service Engineer

Milwaukee, WI
Full time

Published on 07/04/2025

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