General Superintendent – Electrical Construction

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus and benefits

Stable career path

Fortune 500 experience

401K match

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Technical Specialist to support maintenance and operations in a fast-paced production environment. You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, mentor skilled trades, and drive reliability improvements while leading outages and capital projects.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, equipment rebuild involvement, and collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering to ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years with industrial mechanical systems.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor's in a technical discipline.
• Experience in reliability, troubleshooting, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment to restore production flow.
• Provide technical guidance and training to craft and maintenance staff.
• Serve as direct technical support to the maintenance organization.
• Respond to equipment issues within a shared 24/7 support structure.
• Analyze equipment behavior to identify root causes and long-term solutions.
• Support outage planning, downtime execution, and maintenance follow-up.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hands-on maintenance

Coaching technicians

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Mechanical Technical Specialist Providing Hands-On Support and Reliability Leadership

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

A large industrial manufacturing operation in East Tennessee is seeking a Mechanical Technical Specialist to support maintenance and operations within a critical production area. This role focuses on hands‑on troubleshooting, mentoring skilled trades, and driving long‑term equipment reliability and process improvements.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus and Benefits Package
• Stable Career path
• Rewarding experience to work with fortune 500 Company
• Excellent culture and peers
• 401K Match
• 3 weeks of vacation to start

Job Details

The Mechanical Technical Specialist supports production flow by troubleshooting mechanical issues, leading problem solving efforts, and providing technical direction to maintenance personnel. This role also contributes to outage planning, equipment rebuilds, continuous improvement initiatives, and small capital or major repair projects while supporting safety, quality, and environmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems to restore production flow
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to craft and maintenance employees
• Serve as direct technical support to the maintenance organization
• Respond to equipment issues and trouble calls as part of a shared 24/7 support structure
• Analyze equipment behavior and recurring issues to identify root causes and long-term solutions
• Support outage planning, downtime execution, and follow‑up on maintenance actions
• Assist with justification, specification, and coordination of equipment rebuilds, repairs, and upgrades
• Participate in and support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Apply lean manufacturing and structured problem‑solving methods to improve equipment performance
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to resolve technical issues
• Support process engineering efforts related to mechanical equipment and systems
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational standards

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with industrial mechanical systems
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• 5 or more years of experience supporting mechanical systems in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operating equipment
• Experience performing product or process failure analysis
• Familiarity with reliability and continuous improvement methodologies
• Exposure to combustion or gas‑fired systems
• Strong maintenance background with hands‑on equipment experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across departments and with cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with standard computer and office tools

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.