Mechanical Technician - Gearboxes and Winches

  • End client name: ZOLLERN | Hiring Timeline: Immediate / ASAP 

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and management of all workshop operations, ensuring efficient execution of repair, assembly, and service activities
    • Coordination and supervision of subcontractors, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and quality assurance
    • Procurement and inventory management of auxiliary materials and operating supplies materials, spare parts, consumables, and external services to support workshop activities and customer projects
    • Planning, scheduling, and monitoring of customer orders, repair jobs, and service projects within the ERP system
    • Ensuring compliance with quality standards through inspections, process controls, and final quality checks before delivery
    • Management of workshop resources, including personnel, equipment, tools, and capacity planning to meet customer and business requirements
    • Close collaboration with sales, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution
    • Monitoring project costs, delivery schedules, and performance indicators to achieve operational and financial targets
    • Supporting customer communications regarding repair status, technical requirements, delivery schedules, and service expectations
    • Reviewing technical documentation, work instructions, and repair specifications to ensure accurate execution of all workshop activities
    • Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and process optimization
    • Ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards throughout all workshop operations
    • Maintaining accurate records and documentation of workshop activities, procurement processes, quality inspections, and project performance within the ERP system
    • Providing leadership, training, and guidance to workshop personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Proven hands-on experience in the assembly, maintenance, and repair of gearboxes and winches
    • Strong technical understanding and affinity for mechanical systems, ideally in drive technology
    • Structured and independent working style with a high level of responsibility and reliability
    • Experience in customer service or technical field service is highly desirable
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Willingness to travel, including international assignments (approx. 20%)
    • Team player with strong communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset
    • Ability to professionally interact with clients on-site and represent the company
    • Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP systems (Sage) is a plus
    • Participation in ongoing technical training and willingness to continuously develop skills

About job


  • Direct hire
  • Technician & Mechanic
  • Machinery
  • Mid-senior
  • All education level
  • Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  • On site
  • Gearboxes, winches, mechanical systems, drive technology, spare parts, complaints, repairs, assembly, inspections, ERP systems, Sage, assembly of gearboxes, maintenance of gearboxes, repair of gearboxes
  • 5 Years
  • Limited assistance
    Relocation support can be discussed for the right candidate