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Aftermarket Service Technician I: Lufkin

Sumitomo Drive Technologies

Sumitomo Drive Technologies

Lufkin, TX, USA
USD 23.36-23.36 / hour
Posted on Feb 12, 2026

Hourly Range starting at $23.36, increase based on experience.

20% shift differential for 3rd Shift

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
  • 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

Purpose and Scope of Job:

Performs various repair, assembly, sub-assembly, cleaning, and coating operations in an aftermarket production area requiring general physical dexterity, machine monitoring, inspecting, and collection of relevant data. Perform assembly and all support functions across all product as customer demand dictates within the workday.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

· Evaluate returned units to assist in determining scope of repair.

· Able to operate machine tools and weld shop cutting equipment.

· Perform non-destructive testing, inspection, and disassembly.

· Update inspection information and process steps in PGN.

· Maintain work area through good housekeeping habits.

· Maintain order and arrangement of units in the respective ‘waiting for inspection’, ‘waiting for disposition’, and ‘waiting for job generation’ areas.

· Execute and document scrap orders.

· Make recommendations based on either experience or research to improve processes with the Aftermarket Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent with at least five (5) years industrial condition monitoring, repair or reliability services experience, or an Associate’s Degree with three (3) years’ experience, or equivalent experience.

· Five (5) years of assembly experience, or a combination of assembly and equivalent experience.

· Working knowledge of the operating characteristics of rotating machinery.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

· Must have clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written and be detail oriented.

· Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of skilled trades including welding, metal fabrication, electrical and pipe fitting.

· Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings, equipment manuals and assembly procedures

· Ability to make simple outline drawings with details to assist quoting, engineering and reassembly

· Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in HRIS Career & education

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:

Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA’s Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.