Workshop Technician in Harvey, LA

Workshop Technician (Harvey, LA)

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are now looking for a Workshop Technician to join our team in Harvey, LA.

What will you be doing?

As a Workshop Technician, you will support workshop operations by performing routine mechanical tasks, equipment handling, component cleaning, and technical assistance under established guidelines and procedures.

This position reports to the Workshop Supervisor.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast-paced, hands-on Workshop Operations team (AMER). Candidates are expected to be adaptable, motivated, and committed to learning through structured training and repetitive practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned technical and mechanical activities following established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment, ensuring they remain in good working condition and calibrated as needed.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues within the workshop.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance workshop processes.
• Adhere to all safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve 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 daily tasks such as cleaning, grinding, sandblasting, disassembly, and reassembly of components.
• Operate basic workshop tools including grinders, air tools, hand tools, and calibrated equipment.
• Support the full workshop process flow: receiving components, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing for machining, reassembling, and preparing shipments.
• Learn and support basic machining tasks on Wärtsilä components.
• Maintain documentation and records in computer systems accurately.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn step-by-step through on‑the‑job training.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks daily.
• Basic understanding of tools, measurements, and mechanical processes.
• Good computer literacy for documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity.
• Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber).
• Hearing/Listening.
• Clear Speech.
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger.
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl.
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Driving (local/over the road).
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Climbing / Balance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Works Alone / Works with Others.
• Verbal Contact with Others; Face-to-Face Contact.
• Inside / Outside.
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold.
• Noise.
• Mechanical Equipment.
• Electrical Equipment.
• Pressurized Equipment.
• Moving Objects.
• High Places.
• Fumes/Odors.
• Hazardous Materials.
• Dirt/Dust.

Travel Requirements

In this role, some domestic travel may be required. While most activities are workshop-based, occasional visits to customer sites or training sessions may occur. Estimated travel: 5%

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Last application date: 28/02/2026 

Wartsila is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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