Mechanical Technician (Newton, NC)

Title: Mechanical Technician II - 2 Openings Location: Newton, NC Duration: 12 Months Monday through Friday Travel Requirements: Project locations will range from Newton, NC and Hickory, NC Responsibilities Scope of Position: • This position is in the Engineering Project and is focused on capacity additions and the associated line installations & debug from a mechanical perspective. • Lead and/or participate on manufacturing engineering projects and support teams for the purposes of capacity installations, equipment debug, and preparing line/associated parts for Operations Receivership. • As a supporting team member, provide mechanical discipline to proactively identify technical problems through root cause understanding coupled with robust industrialized solutions relative to line debug and installs. • Leverage knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining & designing processes to improve performance of equipment/manufacturing process. • Supports or leads new equipment/process introductions, and opportunities for improvement. • Supports the development and execution of project plans to deliver timely error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations • Experienced with working along-side vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues to protect scope, timing, and cost metrics. • Ability to work across various functional groups on a daily basis to accomplish goals Day to Day Responsibilities: • Maintain safe work practices, inform others of hazardous conditions or personal practices as expressed on project team. • Design & implement mechanical solutions and process changes to improve capability of manufacturing equipment. • Manage installation and debugging activities to meet milestone & timeline objectives for successful capacity adds. • Solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience and collaboration with subject matter experts • Manage spare part identification and storeroom entry as recommended by suppliers or peer engineers; noting available spares within (2)-plant footprint. • Develop and update engineering and operations documentation • Support training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: • 40 hrs (overtime expected). Due to the project timing; overtime and periodic off-hours coverage may be necessary to successfully complete workload and interact with other team personnel. Qualifications Required Education: • Associates degree • Required Years and Area of Experience: • 2+ years’ experience in new equipment installations in manufacturing environment. Start-up experiences a plus • Experience with new equipment installations and project expansions • Experience in fast-paced changing environment with multiple priorities Required Skills: Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly Strong technical fundamentals with mechanical engineering skills Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced project install manufacturing environment. Proficient with PC software including Microsoft Office Suite Strong communication skills Desired Skills: • Hands on experience in commercial manufacturing equipment • Project leadership/management experience (including milestone management and financial ownership) • Experience in vendor/supplier management on-site/off-site • Experience with CAD • Detail oriented and able to perform with limited supervision. Soft Skills: • Ability to work & effectively collaborate within a team • Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish aggressive project milestones & timeline within specification and costs. • Able to shift tasks quickly • Able to prioritize and multitask • Communicate effectively both verbal and written