Repair Technician (Rotating Equipment/Compressor Mechanic)

Ensuring Chart’s Success

Howden is a global engineering business who focuses on providing clients with industrial products that help multiple sectors improve their everyday processes.

Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

We are currently seeking a Repair Technician in the US to join our dynamic and fast-paced environment in the Aftermarket business.

Primary responsibility of this position is to perform complete repairs on customer equipment for equipment in the Service Center.

Responsible for working within the overall Service Center team to accomplish the goals of the business in the areas of EHS, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Operating Costs, and Productivity improvements.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

• Performs necessary disassembly, diagnosis, inspection, and reassembly to a wide variety of fans and compressors.
• Inspection may include visual and / or instrument examination. Evaluates the condition of existing parts / components, for possible reuse or replacement.
• Willingness to work with other employees in a team environment
• Performs any tests such as slip or leak tests, including MT and PT examinations (magnetic particle and penetrant testing).
• As required, operates any / all Howden equipment necessary to accomplish the repair and rebuild of all customer units.
• As required, performs part modifications using hand and power tools.
• Completes written records, such as check sheets, clearances, pressure tests, inspection reports, etc., required by job order.
• Operates various machine tools, hand tools and measuring tools in the disassembly and repair of units
• As required, secures units and / or parts, and prepares for shipment. Duties include some painting and foam packing.
• Operates fork truck, overhead crane, company car or pickup truck, for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transporting parts / units to, from, and within the Service Center.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including such duties as sweeping, emptying trash containers, spillage cleanup, and disposing of scrap parts in the shop, and stacking and organizing parts / units in storage / staging areas within the Service Center.
• Observes plant rules and safe working practices.

Your Education and Experience Should Be

High school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of large equipment repair experience

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require

Ability to lift 25 lbs during normal work activities · Environmental and Safety focused

Ability to work in and contribute in a team environment.

Chart is an equal opportunity employer

Howden provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Howden is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Howden, please send an e-mail to or call 281 906 7627 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.