Position Overview
This is a hands-on Mechanical Project Technician role supporting the installation, modification, startup, and troubleshooting of production equipment within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical equipment installation, automation systems, machine builds, equipment commissioning, and manufacturing floor support.
The technician will spend the majority of their time working directly on equipment, assisting with new equipment installations, machine conversions, debugging, and turnover to operations.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Installation & Commissioning
- Install, modify, and support startup of new and existing production equipment.
- Perform hands-on mechanical assembly, alignment, troubleshooting, and equipment adjustments.
- Support equipment builds from construction/installation through final operational turnover.
- Execute equipment setup, debug, testing, and performance verification.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and coordinate repairs or component replacements.
Project Support
- Support project timelines, installation plans, and equipment deployment activities.
- Assist with equipment moves, demolition, installation, and conversions.
- Work with machine builders, integrators, engineering teams, and contractors.
- Supervise and provide direction to maintenance personnel and outside trades during installation activities.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve equipment issues involving:
- Mechanical drives
- Pneumatic actuators
- Mechanical assemblies
- Process equipment
- Production machinery
- Alignment and positioning systems
- Interpret engineering drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Modify mechanical components to improve reliability, reduce costs, or resolve design issues.
Documentation & Engineering Support
- Create and update installation documentation.
- Redline drawings and update equipment documentation packages.
- Review machine specifications, layouts, installation checklists, and parts lists.
- Assist with procurement and expediting of materials needed for equipment installation.
Required Qualifications
Education
Preferred:
- Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Equivalent hands-on manufacturing/mechanical experience may be considered.
Required Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
- Ability to use:
- Hand tools
- Measurement tools
- Alignment equipment
- Mechanical inspection tools
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Mechanical drawings
- Schematics
- Equipment layouts
- P&IDs
- Understanding of:
- Mechanical drive systems
- Pneumatics
- Process piping
- Flow, pressure, temperature, level, and rate variables
- Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning.
Preferred Experience
Strong candidates will have experience in:
- Manufacturing equipment installation
- Automation equipment
- Machine integration
- Industrial construction
- Equipment commissioning
- Mechanical maintenance
- Process equipment
- Production lines
Software:
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- MS Project
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Teams
Additional preferred:
- Optical fiber manufacturing experience
- Laser alignment equipment
- Precision positioning systems
- Fluke meters
- Calibration equipment
- Industrial lifting/moving equipment
Ideal Candidate Backgrounds
Good candidate titles:
- Mechanical Technician
- Mechanical Technician II
- Equipment Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Installation Technician
- Field Service Engineer
- Field Service Technician
- Automation Technician
- Machine Builder
- Equipment Installation Technician
- Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
- Manufacturing Equipment Specialist
Environment / Logistics
Location:
Wilmington, NC (Onsite)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
Overtime:
As needed based on project phase
Travel:
Possible travel to Corning manufacturing sites:
- Concord, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Hickory, NC
- Newton, NC
- Wilmington, NC
Travel may range from several days to several weeks during deployment phases.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
