Lead Mechanical Specialist

Lead Mechanical Specialist

Davenport, IA (100% Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Typically M–F (7 AM – 4 PM) with flexibility for off-shift support

Strong mechanical expert with hands-on industrial experience Experience leading technicians through technical expertise (not a hands-on tool role) Background in rolling mills, heavy manufacturing, or similar environments Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting

• Provide expert troubleshooting support to restore production flow
• Act as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams
• Diagnose recurring equipment and process issues and implement solutions

Maintenance & Reliability

• Support short- and long-term outage planning
• Assist in resolving maintenance issues and action items
• Improve equipment reliability and uptime

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify optimization opportunities
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and reliability practices

Engineering & Project Support

• Develop, manage, and implement small capital projects and major repairs
• Provide process engineering support
• Support design, fabrication, and installation of mechanical systems

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Ensure adherence to safety (EH&S), quality, and company policies
• Support training and development of craft employees

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with mechanical systems and controls in industrial environments
• Strong experience in hydraulic systems and mechanical troubleshooting
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)
• Must meet ITAR compliance requirements (U.S. person status required)

• Technical degree or apprenticeship completion
• Experience with rolling mill equipment (aluminum, steel, or paper)
• Strong maintenance background in industrial environments
• Experience with failure analysis (FMEA, RCM, SPC, TQM)
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems design and troubleshooting
• Experience in fabrication and installation of mechanical equipment

• Extensive hydraulic systems expertise
• Strong blueprint reading and fits/tolerances knowledge
• Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and teamwork