Field Mechanical Technician – Data Center Builds

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks a Mechanical Technician to support buildout and operation of our high-performance data centres. In this hands-on role, you will stage materials, assist installs, and maintain a safe, productive jobsite from construction through turnover.

This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data centre sites. You will work with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and operations teams to ensure smooth turnover, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or mechanical-helper experience, or equivalent military experience.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing construction site.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment safely.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.

Responsibilities

• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, valves, hangers, insulation, tools, and equipment; keep laydown yards and mechanical rooms orderly.
• Assist skilled trades with hanging strut, supports, lagging, insulation, bolt-up, and simple mechanical assembly under direction of a lead technician or journeyman.
• Support equipment set for pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, and related mechanical gear, including cribbing, alignment assist, and housekeeping.
• Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.
• Fetch tools and materials, run parts between warehouse and field, and keep consumables stocked.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work on live systems without authorization.
• Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.
• Support punch-list work and cleanup through system turnover.

Skills

Hand tools safety

Power tools usage

Material handling

Safety mindset

Read simple plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Pallet jacks

Basic rigging

Mechanical fasteners

Job description

SpaceXAI seeks a Mechanical Technician to support buildout and operation of our high-performance data centres. In this hands-on role, you will stage materials, assist installs, and maintain a safe, productive jobsite from construction through turnover.

This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data centre sites. You will work with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and operations teams to ensure smooth turnover, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficient workflows.