Mechanical Technician

A Mechanical Technician is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Newton, NC area. This role is for a hands-on mechanical engineer who will lead and support manufacturing projects focused on installing, debugging, and improving new equipment to increase plant capacity.

location: Newton, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $19.00 - 22.15 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates

responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in manufacturing engineering projects focused on adding new capacity.
  
  
• Install and debug new equipment from a mechanical perspective.
  
  
• Identify and solve technical mechanical problems using root-cause analysis.
  
  
• Use knowledge of mechanical engineering and machining to improve equipment performance.
  
  
• Manage new equipment introductions and improvements.
  
  
• Work with vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and protect project scope, timing, and cost.
  
  
• Collaborate daily with various functional groups to achieve goals.
  
  
• Maintain safe work practices and design/implement mechanical solutions.
  
  
• Manage spare parts identification and documentation.
  
  
• Train the operations workforce on new equipment or process changes.

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.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree.
  
  
• 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.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Associates

skills:

Mechanical

Engineering

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.