Equipment Installation Lead III

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Mechanical Equipment Installation Lead for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Newton, NC
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Details for the position are as follows:

Title: Mechanical Equipment Installation Lead

Location: Newton, NC 28658

Duration: 12 months (Possible extension/conversion based on performance and budget)

Hourly Rate on W2: $40-51/hr.

The Equipment Installation Lead is a senior technical role responsible for directing and performing complex mechanical equipment installations. This position provides on-site leadership, technical expertise, and project coordination to ensure installations are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. The Lead Technician also serves as a subject matter expert and mentors' junior technicians.

• This Engineering Project role focuses on capacity expansion and the mechanical installation and debugging of associated production lines.
• Lead or participate in manufacturing engineering projects and teams involving capacity installations, equipment debugging, and preparation of production lines and related components for Operations acceptance.
• Apply advanced mechanical expertise to identify root causes and implement robust, production-ready solutions during line installations and debugging.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, machining, and design processes to improve equipment and manufacturing performance.
• Lead and support project planning and execution to provide timely, error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations.
• Work effectively with vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues while protecting project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Collaborate across functional groups and apply best practices to achieve daily project goals.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and installation manuals.
• Perform advanced mechanical work, including rigging, leveling, precision alignment, torquing, piping, and mechanical integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation problems, equipment malfunctions, and mechanical interferences.
• Verify that installations comply with OEM specifications, safety codes, and quality standards.

Serve as the on-site Lead Technician, directing the daily work of installation crews and subcontractors.

Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure labor and resources are used efficiently.

Train and mentor junior technicians through hands-on guidance and technical instruction.

Act as the primary technical liaison among field teams, engineers, project managers, and customers.

Perform inspections and quality checks throughout installation.

Complete installation reports, checklists, punch lists, and as-built documentation.

Support equipment testing, startup, and customer acceptance.

Support installation planning, sequencing, and scheduling.

Coordinate the materials, tools, and equipment required for installation.

Promote continuous improvement and best practices in installation methods.

• Maintain safe work practices and promptly report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors to the project team.
• Lead installation and debugging activities to meet milestones and schedules for successful capacity expansions.
• Design and implement mechanical solutions and process changes that improve manufacturing equipment capability.
• Resolve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Manage spare-parts identification and storeroom entry based on supplier or engineering recommendations, accounting for available inventory across both plants.
• Create and maintain engineering and operations documentation.
• Train operations personnel on equipment and process changes.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Align, test, and calibrate mechanical systems after installation.
• Diagnose complex mechanical failures and recommend effective solutions.
• Use blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Partner with other departments to implement process improvements.

Required

Education:

Associate degree.

A high school diploma may be…