Industrial Mechanical Service Technician

Gulf Coast Manufacturing

Robertsdale, AL

Pay: $40,000-$75,000/yr

Shift: Full time

Industrial Mechanical Service Technician

**Gulf Coast Manufacturing | Full-Time | $40,000–$75,000 per Year**

About Gulf Coast Manufacturing

Gulf Coast Manufacturing (GCM) is an established industrial service and manufacturing company specializing in paper machine doctoring systems, equipment, and services. Since 1998, we have worked with paper mills to improve machine performance, reliability, and runnability.

As demand for our services continues to grow, we are looking to add 2–3 motivated individuals to our team.

We are not necessarily looking for someone who already knows our industry. We are looking for people with mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in building a long-term career.

The paper industry offers excellent career opportunities that many people outside the industry are unfamiliar with. We have helped train individuals who have built successful careers both within GCM and throughout the paper industry.

**No previous paper mill or industrial experience is required. We are willing to train the right people.**

Job Responsibilities

This is a hands-on, versatile position combining industrial mechanical service, shop work, equipment preparation, and technical support.

Depending on experience and training, responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of paper machine doctoring equipment.
• Traveling to customer paper mills to assist with scheduled maintenance shutdowns, equipment installations, and service calls.
• Manufacturing, preparing, and assembling doctor blades, holders, and related equipment and components.
• Assisting machine shop personnel with production, preparation, material handling, and other shop-related tasks.
• Preparing, organizing, inspecting, and maintaining toolboxes, tools, and equipment for upcoming service jobs.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and professional shop environment.
• Taking measurements, recording observations, documenting equipment conditions, and assisting with technical service reports.
• Communicating professionally with customer personnel regarding work performed, equipment conditions, and observations.
• Working alongside experienced technicians to develop mechanical troubleshooting skills and specialized industry knowledge.
• Assisting wherever needed to support the team, meet customer expectations, and maintain GCM's quality standards.

Our employees are expected to be versatile and willing to contribute in multiple areas of the business. No task is beneath anyone, and every responsibility plays a role in delivering quality service to our customers.

What We're Looking For

We understand that qualified candidates come from many different backgrounds.

**The following experience or qualities are valuable, but not all are required:**

• Mechanical aptitude, whether developed professionally or through personal hobbies and projects.
• Experience with industrial maintenance, manufacturing, machining, fabrication, automotive repair, equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on work.
• Experience in paper mills or other industrial facilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures.
• Good mathematical, measurement, and problem-solving abilities.
• An interest in understanding how mechanical systems operate and why problems occur.
• A willingness to learn new skills and accept instruction from experienced personnel.
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and customers.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting are beneficial but not required.
• Dependability, personal accountability, and pride in producing quality work.

**Attitude, aptitude, and willingness to learn are just as important to us as previous experience.**

Training and Career Development

Paper machine doctoring is a specialized technical field. We do not expect new employees to understand it when they arrive.

Developing the knowledge and skills necessary to become an independent service technician generally requires 6–12 months of hands-on training and often longer.

We are looking for individuals interested in making that investment in themselves and building a career rather than simply finding short-term employment.

As employees develop their technical abilities, experience, and leadership skills, opportunities may exist to advance into more specialized service, troubleshooting, and technical leadership positions.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Full-time, primarily in-person position.
• Work is primarily performed at our shop, with travel to customer paper mills for service calls and maintenance shutdowns.
• Some jobs require extended hours, overtime, and flexibility around customer shutdown schedules.
• Employees must be comfortable performing hands-on work in industrial environments and following all applicable safety procedures.
• Duties vary depending on customer ne