Lead Mechanical Systems Builder - Test Skids & Equipment

Via Separations; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Via Separations in Watertown, NY, seeks a Mechanical Systems Specialist to lead assembly, fabrication, and build-out of internal test equipment, including test skids, pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, controls, and wiring. This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings and schematics to plan builds and ensure quality and safety.

You will source materials, order parts, coordinate with engineering and procurement, supervise others on builds, and support maintenance and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience assembling, fabricating, and maintaining mechanical and piping systems.
• Ability to read and work directly from engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Experience with hazardous liquids and gases, PPE protocols, and safe shop practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead build sequencing and task assignment for assigned projects, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Assemble and fabricate internal test equipment and skids, including pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, controls, and electrical wiring.
• Read and interpret drawings to plan and execute builds accurately; order and track materials with engineering and procurement.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Pipe threading machines

Cut-off saws

P&IDs reading

Electrical wiring

Job description

Via Separations in Watertown, NY, seeks a Mechanical Systems Specialist to lead assembly, fabrication, and build-out of internal test equipment, including test skids, pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, controls, and wiring. This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings and schematics to plan builds and ensure quality and safety.

You will source materials, order parts, coordinate with engineering and procurement, supervise others on builds, and support maintenance and