Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician — Data Center Deployment

TEKsystems; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax deductions

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician to oversee installation of large-scale infrastructure within a hyperscale data center. This on-site contract role emphasizes hands-on leadership and safety.

You will guide a crew of 3–5 technicians, read mechanical and structural drawings, install anchors, frames, trays and doors, and ensure quality and timely completion. Strong focus on safety and mentorship is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural or mechanical assembly/installation experience.
• 1+ year of crew leadership experience.
• Experience with steel erection, mechanical assemblies, containment systems, strut/support systems, millwright work, or modular equipment.
• Experience installing post-installed concrete anchors.
• Experience using calibrated torque tools.
• Ability to read mechanical and assembly drawings.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of approximately 3-5 technicians during daily installation activities.
• Coordinate daily work, pre-task planning, safety, production, and quality.
• Read and work from mechanical, structural, and installation drawings.
• Install anchors, support frames, structural modules, connections, trays, panels, and doors.
• Use calibrated torque tools to complete bolted connections.
• Coordinate module lifts and installation activities with rigging teams.
• Track daily production and completed installation work.
• Train and mentor junior mechanical assembly technicians.
• Inspect tools and aerial work platforms before use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Safety minded

Quality focus

Structural/mec‑anical

Mechanical assembly

Tools

Calibrated torque tools

Job description

TEKsystems in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician to oversee installation of large-scale infrastructure within a hyperscale data center. This on-site contract role emphasizes hands-on leadership and safety.

You will guide a crew of 3–5 technicians, read mechanical and structural drawings, install anchors, frames, trays and doors, and ensure quality and timely completion. Strong focus on safety and mentorship is required.