Mechanical Technician III

Airswift; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Mechanical Technician III for a 12-month assignment in Hopkinsville, KY. You will support installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of critical mechanical systems and process equipment in a refinery/chemical complex environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma plus a trade school or apprenticeship program, with hands-on experience across pumps, seals, bearings, piping, valves, and alignment techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus completion of a trade school or apprenticeship certificate or program.
• Ability to install, modify, maintain, inspect, repair, adjust, and align mechanical systems and process equipment independently.
• Working knowledge of pumps, mechanical seals, bearings, utility system components, piping and valves, and material processing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues.
• Ability to verify, adjust, and align functional dimensions using hand tools, blueprints, diagrams, repair manuals, calipers, micrometers, scales, and alignment devices.
• Ability to perform laser alignment for motors and driven machinery.
• Competent Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other industrial mobile equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a multi-level industrial environment, including work at height via ladders and steps and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs daily and up to 100 lbs periodically.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, adjust, and align mechanical systems and process equipment independently.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues.
• Work in a multi-level industrial environment, safely at height.
• Verify and align dimensions using hand tools and measurement devices.
• Operate forklifts and other industrial equipment as required.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Pump systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Laser alignment

Forklift operation

Work at height

Lifting 50-100 lbs

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma + trade school/apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician III

Duration: 12 months initially

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

Location: Hopkinsville, KY

This opportunity is with a refinery and chemical complex, supporting the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of critical mechanical systems and process equipment. The role offers hands-on involvement across pumps, compressors, valves, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and precision measuring equipment within a multi-level industrial environment. This position is well suited to candidates with strong industrial maintenance capability, mechanical troubleshooting expertise, and experience working safely in demanding plant conditions.

Required Education:

• High school diploma plus completion of a trade school or apprenticeship certificate or program

Required Skills:

• Ability to install, modify, maintain, inspect, repair, adjust, and align mechanical systems and process equipment independently
• Working knowledge of pumps, mechanical seals, bearings, utility system components, piping and valves, and material processing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues
• Ability to verify, adjust, and align functional dimensions using hand tools, blueprints, diagrams, repair manuals, calipers, micrometers, scales, and alignment devices
• Ability to perform laser alignment for motors and driven machinery
• Competent Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Ability to operate a forklift and other industrial mobile equipment as required
• Ability to work in a multi-level industrial environment, including work at height via ladders and steps and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs daily and up to 100 lbs periodically

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as a Millwright, Maintenance Mechanic, or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment

About Airswift: Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.