Mechanical Technician IV

Job Title: Mechanical Technician IV

Location: Onsite: Newton, NC

**Shift: M-F: 8-5, Occasional overtime

Duration: 1 year contract (potential extension or conversion)**

**Position Summary

**The Mechanical Technician IV supports engineering projects related to manufacturing capacity additions, line installations, equipment debug, and mechanical readiness for operations receivership. This role supports manufacturing engineering projects during development and execution to ensure timely, error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations. The role also works closely with cross-functional internal and external teams, vendors and suppliers on a daily basis to resolve technical issues and protect project scope, timing, cost, and overall installation goals by providing and applying mechanical expertise.

Applicants must have strong technical knowledge in mechanical engineering, troubleshooting and design processes to proactively identify root causes, resolve technical issues, and implement robust, industrialized solutions that improve equipment and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices, inform others of hazardous conditions or personal practices as expressed on project team

• Manage installation and debugging activities to meet milestone & timeline objectives for successful capacity additions

• Design & implement mechanical solutions and process changes to improve capability of manufacturing equipment.

• Solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience, and collaboration with subject matter experts

• Manage spare part identification and storeroom entry as recommended by suppliers or peer engineers; noting available spares within (2)-plant footprint

• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation

• Support training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery (e.g., motors, pneumatics, etc.)

• Align, test, and calibrate mechanical systems after installation

• Diagnose complex mechanical failures and recommend effective solutions

• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repair activities

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety

• Collaborate with other departments to implement process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Years/ Area of Experience:- At least 2+ years’ experience in new equipment installations in a manufacturing environment; start-up experience a plus

Education

• Associates degree in relevant field (mechanical, technical, engineering) preferred, not required.