What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gearbox Repair Technician position at Horsburgh & Scott Company?
Gearbox Repair Technician
Cleveland, Ohio
Join One of North America's Leaders in Industrial Gear Manufacturing & Repair
Are you the person everyone calls when heavy equipment breaks down?
Do you enjoy tearing down complex machinery, diagnosing problems, and rebuilding equipment to perform like new?
Horsburgh & Scott is looking for skilled Gearbox Repair Technicians who take pride in precision craftsmanship and want to work on some of the largest industrial gearboxes and power transmission systems in the world.
If you have experience as an Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technician, Rotating Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, or Military Mechanical Technician, we'd like to talk with you.
What You'll Do
As a Gearbox Repair Technician, you'll inspect, rebuild, assemble, and test large industrial gearboxes used in steel mills, mining, power generation, cement, marine, oil & gas, paper, and other heavy industrial applications.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild industrial gearboxes and gear drives.
- Diagnose mechanical failures and identify worn or damaged components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, assembly prints, and repair documentation.
- Assemble gears, shafts, bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and mechanical components.
- Set bearing preload, gear backlash, shaft endplay, and critical tolerances.
- Measure components using precision inspection equipment including:
- Micrometers
- Dial indicators
- Bore gauges
- Height gauges
- Calipers
- Depth gauges
- Perform gearbox setup and operational testing.
- Verify assemblies meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Perform light welding and fabrication as required.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
- Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate repair documentation and inspection records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Experience repairing industrial machinery or rotating equipment.
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Basic manual machining experience.
- Welding experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Ability to safely lift and handle heavy mechanical components.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experience
Experience repairing or rebuilding any of the following:
- Industrial Gearboxes
- Speed Reducers
- Gear Drives
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Motors
- Heavy Industrial Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- Steel Mill Equipment
- Marine Propulsion Equipment
- Heavy Construction Equipment
- Diesel Engines
Additional qualifications include:
- Manual machining experience
- Forklift certification
- Overhead crane operation
- Rigging experience
- OSHA training
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Military mechanical experience
Why Horsburgh & Scott?
For more than 140 years, Horsburgh & Scott has been a trusted leader in designing, manufacturing, repairing, and servicing precision industrial gearing. Our technicians solve some of the toughest mechanical challenges in heavy industry while working alongside highly skilled craftsmen and engineers.
We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing technical training
- Stable, growing company with an outstanding reputation
- Opportunity to work on world-class industrial gearboxes
Ideal Backgrounds
We encourage applicants with experience in:
- Industrial Maintenance
- Millwright
- Diesel Mechanics
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Power Transmission
- Mechanical Assembly
- Rotating Equipment
- Gear Manufacturing
- Marine Mechanics
- Field Service
- Military Mechanical Occupations
Whether you're an experienced gearbox specialist or a highly skilled mechanic looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.