Mechanical Technician

**Job Title: Mechanical Technician IV

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**Travel Requirements: Project locations will range from Newton NC and Hickory North Carolina.

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**Location: Newton NC

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**Duration: 1 year contract

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**Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hrs (overtime expected). Due to the project timing; overtime and periodic off-hours coverage may be necessary to successfully complete workload and interact with other team personnel.

Scope of Position:

**• This position is in the Engineering Project and is focused on capacity additions and the associated line installations & debug from a mechanical perspective.• Lead and/or participate on manufacturing engineering projects and support teams for the purposes of capacity installations, equipment debug, and preparing line/associated parts for Operations Receivership.• As a supporting team member, provide mechanical discipline to proactively identify technical problems through root cause understanding coupled with robust industrialized solutions relative to line debug and installs.• Leverage knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining & designing processes to improve performance of equipment/manufacturing process.• Support the development and execution of project plans to deliver timely error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations• Experienced with working along-side vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues to protect scope, timing, and cost metrics.• Ability to work across various functional groups on a daily basis to accomplish goalsDay to Day 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 adds.• 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., pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, 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.

**Qualifications

**o Associates degree• At least 5 years’ experience in new equipment installations in a manufacturing environment; start-up experience a plus• Experience in fast-paced changing environment with multiple priorities