Mechanical Technician III

Mechanical Technician III

Location: Newton, NC – 100% Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Occasional overtime required)

Position Summary: The Mechanical Technician III will support Engineering Projects focused on installing, debugging, and commissioning new manufacturing equipment for capacity expansion. This is a hands-on mechanical role involving equipment installation, troubleshooting, process improvements, and collaboration with engineering, operations, vendors, and suppliers to ensure successful production line startups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support installation, startup, and debugging of new manufacturing equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of:
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Pumps
• Motors
• Conveyors
• Bearings
• Gear systems
• Align, test, and calibrate newly installed equipment.
• Analyze mechanical failures and determine root causes.
• Design and implement mechanical improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Manage installation activities to meet project milestones and timelines.
• Develop engineering and operational documentation.
• Support spare parts identification and inventory management.
• Train operations personnel on new equipment and process changes.
• Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and OSHA regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required
• Experience: 3+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience installing and commissioning new production equipment
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Startup/commissioning experience is preferred

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Bearings, conveyors, motors, and gear systems
• Mechanical installations and equipment commissioning
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Root cause analysis
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Microsoft Office
• Basic CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices

Preferred Skills:

• Commercial manufacturing equipment experience
• CAD experience
• Project leadership or project coordination
• Vendor and supplier management
• Equipment installation and line startup
• Financial or milestone tracking on projects

Certifications (Preferred):

• Millwright
• HVAC
• Welding
• OSHA Certification

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Adaptable in a fast-paced project environment
• Detail-oriented

Travel: Local travel between Newton, NC and Hickory, NC project locations.

Work Schedule:

• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 40 hours/week
• Overtime and occasional off-hours work required during project installations and equipment startups.

Nice to Have:

• CAD
• CMMS
• Vendor management
• OSHA Certification
• Millwright/HVAC/Welding certification
• Project leadership experience.