Mechanical Technician II

Mechanical Technician II

Tekberry is looking for a Mechanical Technician II to work onsite with our client, a leading global manufacturing company. This role focuses on capacity additions, line installations, and equipment debug from a mechanical perspective. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments and possess strong mechanical engineering skills. As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or participate in manufacturing engineering projects related to capacity installations, equipment debug, and operations handover.
• Provide mechanical expertise to proactively identify technical problems and implement robust industrialized solutions.
• Design and implement mechanical solutions to improve equipment performance.
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure project scope, timing, and cost are maintained.
• Support new equipment/process introductions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.
• Manage spare parts identification and maintain storeroom inventory for multi-plant operations.
• Train operations workforce on equipment and process changes.

Must-Have

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in a relevant field
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in new equipment installations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Start-up experience is a plus.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-priority project environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in an independent work environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to shift tasks quickly and manage aggressive project milestones.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• Project leadership/management experience, including financial responsibility and milestone tracking.
• Experience in vendor/supplier management.
• Proficiency in CAD software.

Working Conditions:

• Travel required between Newton and Hickory, NC.
• Overtime expected based on project needs.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with changing priorities and deadlines.