Mechanical Technician

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

SpaceXAIAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the buildout and operation of SpaceXAI's high-performance data centres. In this hands-on role, you will provide mechanical general labor and field support that keeps construction and commissioning moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.

You will work closely with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and operations teams to 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.

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.

BASIC 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience on industrial, mechanical, or data centre construction sites.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks, basic rigging, and mechanical fasteners.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
• Ability to read simple plans or spool sheets.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.
• Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift moderate loads, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE for extended periods.

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