Mechanical Installation Technician (Travel)

This is a hands-on Mechanical Project Technician role supporting the installation modification startup and troubleshooting of production equipment within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical equipment installation automation systems machine builds equipment commissioning and manufacturing floor support.

The technician will spend the majority of their time working directly on equipment assisting with new equipment installations machine conversions debugging and turnover to operations.

• Install modify and support startup of new and existing production equipment.
• Perform hands-on mechanical assembly alignment troubleshooting and equipment adjustments.
• Support equipment builds from construction/installation through final operational turnover.
• Execute equipment setup debug testing and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and coordinate repairs or component replacements.

• Support project timelines installation plans and equipment deployment activities.
• Assist with equipment moves demolition installation and conversions.
• Work with machine builders integrators engineering teams and contractors.
• Supervise and provide direction to maintenance personnel and outside trades during installation activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and according to quality standards.

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues involving:
  • Mechanical drives
  • Pneumatic actuators
  • Mechanical assemblies
  • Process equipment
  • Production machinery
  • Alignment and positioning systems
• Interpret engineering drawings mechanical drawings schematics and P&IDs.
• Modify mechanical components to improve reliability reduce costs or resolve design issues.

• Create and update installation documentation.
• Redline drawings and update equipment documentation packages.
• Review machine specifications layouts installation checklists and parts lists.
• Assist with procurement and expediting of materials needed for equipment installation.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on manufacturing/mechanical experience may be considered.

• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
• Ability to use:
  • Hand tools
  • Measurement tools
  • Alignment equipment
  • Mechanical inspection tools
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Schematics
  • Equipment layouts
  • P&IDs
• Understanding of:
  • Mechanical drive systems
  • Pneumatics
  • Process piping
  • Flow pressure temperature level and rate variables
• Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning.

Strong candidates will have experience in:

• Manufacturing equipment installation
• Automation equipment
• Machine integration
• Industrial construction
• Equipment commissioning
• Mechanical maintenance
• Process equipment
• Production lines

Software:

• AutoCAD
• Inventor
• MS Project
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Teams

Additional preferred:

• Optical fiber manufacturing experience
• Laser alignment equipment
• Precision positioning systems
• Fluke meters
• Calibration equipment
• Industrial lifting/moving equipment

Location: Wilmington NC (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours/week
Overtime: As needed based on project phase
Travel: Possible travel to manufacturing sites:

• Concord NC
• Winston-Salem NC
• Hickory NC
• Newton NC
• Wilmington NC

Travel may range from several days to several weeks during deployment phases.