Equipment Installation Lead

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for an Equipment Installation Lead.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Equipment Installation Lead
Location: Newton, NC
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Newton, NC.
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; overtime and occasional off-hours work may be required
Education: Associate degree preferred; high school diploma accepted with substantial hands‑on experience

CTG is seeking an experienced Equipment Installation Lead to oversee and perform complex mechanical equipment installations, debugging, and manufacturing capacity expansion projects. This hands‑on leadership role coordinates installation crews, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure safe, high-quality installations that meet project schedules, technical specifications, and production requirements.

• Lead equipment installation, debugging, startup, and mechanical integration activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct installation crews and subcontractors, assign tasks, monitor progress, and mentor junior technicians.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and implement reliable, production-ready solutions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, tools, equipment, vendors, and resources.
• Perform precision alignment, leveling, rigging, torquing, testing, and calibration.
• Maintain installation records, inspection reports, punch lists, and engineering documentation.
• Follow industrial safety requirements and quality standards.
• Support equipment improvements, production readiness, and Operations acceptance.
• Travel between project sites in Newton and Hickory, NC.

• At least 3 years of experience installing new equipment in a manufacturing environment; startup experience preferred.
• Experience leading technical installation crews in manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, energy, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, motors, conveyors, bearings, and gear systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting, hand and power tools, and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet aggressive project milestones, and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Mechatronics, Millwright, welding, or other relevant technical certifications.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment startup, vendor management, project scheduling, and budget accountability.
• Familiarity with CAD, Maximo, and maintenance leadership.
• Experience training operations personnel and implementing equipment reliability and process improvements.

• No third‑party resumes will be accepted.
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.
• CTG will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals must be able to work on a W2 tax basis (no C2C or third‑party vendors).
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• CTG is an E‑Verify Company.

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